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Range
Widely distributed around all of the coasts of Britain. It is also found in north-west Europe (2).
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You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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Habitat
This species is found on mudflats, muddy sand, in estuaries (2) and in saltmarshes (1); it is most common on the middle and upper parts of the shore (2), although it has been found at depths of 100 metres (1). It is often associated with sea-grass beds (1).