Elliptical Trough Shell
Spisula elliptica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 7–14 m
A small trough shell of clean fine sand, it burrows into soft bottoms and sandbanks in shallow coastal water. It feeds on organic detritus drawn from the sediment, settling in tightly packed beds where the grain size suits it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Mactridae › Spisula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140300.
FAQ
- How deep does the Elliptical Trough Shell live?
- The Elliptical Trough Shell (Spisula elliptica) is typically found at 7–14 m.