Northern Propellerclam
Cyrtodaria siliqua
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–599 m
- Max size: 11 cm
A stout Arctic clam, the propellerclam buries itself completely in fine sand and pumps water through siphons to filter out plankton and detritus. Its shell reaches around 11 centimetres and gapes too wide to close fully, a hallmark of a deep burrower.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Adapedonta › Hiatellidae › Cyrtodaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140102.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Propellerclam live?
- The Northern Propellerclam (Cyrtodaria siliqua) is typically found at 0–599 m.
- How big does the Northern Propellerclam get?
- The Northern Propellerclam grows to about 11 cm.