New Zealand Seashore

DSC_0884 Razor mussel, or kute (Solemya parkinsonii) habitat at low tide. Common in the lower tide zone down to 60 m. Buried 10-60 cm deep in in firm sand or mud in harbours and estuaries. Often associated with seagrass. Waipuna Bay, Aramoana.

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DSC_0884 Razor mussel, or kute (Solemya parkinsonii) habitat at low tide. Common in the lower tide zone down to 60 m. Buried 10-60 cm deep in in firm sand or mud in harbours and estuaries. Often associated with seagrass. Waipuna Bay, Aramoana.

DSC 0884 Razor mussel kute Solemya parkinsonii habitat low tide harbour estuary seagrass Waipuna Bay Aramoana.