Flexuose Cleftclam
Thyasira flexuosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 32–250 m
- Max size: 1.2 cm
A small pale clam of estuaries and inshore mud, the flexuose cleftclam lives buried in silt rich in organic matter, from around thirty metres down to about 250. It feeds on detritus, drawing food from the sediment around it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Lucinida › Thyasiridae › Thyasira
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141662.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flexuose Cleftclam live?
- The Flexuose Cleftclam (Thyasira flexuosa) is typically found at 32–250 m.
- How big does the Flexuose Cleftclam get?
- The Flexuose Cleftclam grows to about 1.2 cm.