Naval Shipworm
Teredo navalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–150 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
Despite the name, the naval shipworm is a clam, its body stretched into a worm that bores tunnels through submerged wood. It has ruined ships, pilings and piers for centuries, and where it spreads beyond its range it is treated as an invasive pest.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Myida › Teredinidae › Teredo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141607.
FAQ
- How deep does the Naval Shipworm live?
- The Naval Shipworm (Teredo navalis) is typically found at 0–150 m.
- Is the Naval Shipworm dangerous to divers?
- The Naval Shipworm is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Naval Shipworm get?
- The Naval Shipworm grows to about 50 cm.