Laver spire shell  (Hydrobia ulvae)

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Range

Widely distributed around all of the coasts of Britain. It is also found in north-west Europe (2).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

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).

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