Northern Horsemussel
Modiolus modiolus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–280 m
- Max size: 18 cm
The northern horsemussel binds gravel and stones together with its byssal threads, building dense beds that shelter whole communities of smaller animals. It grows to around 18 centimetres and filters food from the water on coarse sand and shell ground down to nearly 300 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Modiolidae › Modiolus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140467.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Horsemussel live?
- The Northern Horsemussel (Modiolus modiolus) is typically found at 5–280 m.
- How big does the Northern Horsemussel get?
- The Northern Horsemussel grows to about 18 cm.