Undulated False Lucine

Mysia undata

Undulated False Lucine

A small clam of soft seabeds, the undulated false lucine burrows into the sediment and stays put, feeding on the organic matter that settles around it. It draws its food from the deposits of the seafloor rather than filtering the open water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Mysia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140728.

FAQ

How deep does the Undulated False Lucine live?
The Undulated False Lucine (Mysia undata) is typically found at 7–9 m.