Peppery Furrow
Scrobicularia plana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 7–9 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
A flat oval clam of intertidal mudflats, the peppery furrow lies buried in the soft sediment and reaches up with a long siphon that sweeps the surface like a vacuum hose. It gathers settled food from the mud and tolerates the brackish water of estuaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Semelidae › Scrobicularia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141424.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peppery Furrow live?
- The Peppery Furrow (Scrobicularia plana) is typically found at 7–9 m.
- How big does the Peppery Furrow get?
- The Peppery Furrow grows to about 6.5 cm.