Norwegian Egg Cockle
Laevicardium crassum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 9–200 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
A plump cockle of coarse sand and gravel, often among pebbles and dead shell, recorded from low tide down to about two hundred metres. It grows to around eight centimetres and burrows shallowly, drawing water through siphons to filter its food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Cardiidae › Laevicardium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 139004.
FAQ
- How deep does the Norwegian Egg Cockle live?
- The Norwegian Egg Cockle (Laevicardium crassum) is typically found at 9–200 m.
- How big does the Norwegian Egg Cockle get?
- The Norwegian Egg Cockle grows to about 7.5 cm.