Adriatic Mussel
Modiolus adriaticus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–200 m
- Max size: 4.8 cm
A small mussel that anchors itself with fine threads to bottoms between about twenty five and two hundred metres. Like other mussels it filters plankton from the water, and its narrow, glossy shell carries the rich colouring its family is known for.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Modiolidae › Modiolus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140462.
FAQ
- How deep does the Adriatic Mussel live?
- The Adriatic Mussel (Modiolus adriaticus) is typically found at 25–200 m.
- How big does the Adriatic Mussel get?
- The Adriatic Mussel grows to about 4.8 cm.