Thick-Lipped Spire Shell
Rissoa membranacea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- For divers: safe
A tiny spire shaped snail of muddy, sandy and rocky bottoms, it ranges from the tide line down to about 50 metres. It grazes microscopic algae from blades of eelgrass and seagrass, shifting its diet with the seasons.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Rissoidae › Rissoa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141359.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thick-Lipped Spire Shell live?
- The Thick-Lipped Spire Shell (Rissoa membranacea) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Thick-Lipped Spire Shell dangerous to divers?
- The Thick-Lipped Spire Shell is harmless to divers.