Noah's Ark
Arca noae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
Noah's ark is a ribbed clam that clamps onto rocks, shells and seagrass rhizomes with a tough beard of byssal threads, holding fast in coastal waters from the low tide line down to around 119 metres. Its boat shaped shell gives the species its name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Arca
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 138788.
FAQ
- How deep does the Noah's Ark live?
- The Noah's Ark (Arca noae) is typically found at 0–200 m.