Common European Bittersweet

Glycymeris glycymeris

Common European Bittersweet

A round, thick shelled clam of coarse sand and gravel, the common European bittersweet sits buried in the seabed down to about a hundred metres. It draws in seawater and filters out drifting food, staying put in one spot most of its life.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Glycymerididae › Glycymeris

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140025.

FAQ

How deep does the Common European Bittersweet live?
The Common European Bittersweet (Glycymeris glycymeris) is typically found at 0–100 m.
How big does the Common European Bittersweet get?
The Common European Bittersweet grows to about 6.5 cm.