Greenland Margarite
Margarites groenlandicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–293 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
A small rounded top shell of cold northern seas, the Greenland margarite grazes the seabed from the shallows down to nearly 300 metres. It feeds on trapped detritus and bacteria, scraping organic film and particles from the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Margaritesidae › Margarites
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141820.
FAQ
- How deep does the Greenland Margarite live?
- The Greenland Margarite (Margarites groenlandicus) is typically found at 0–293 m.
- How big does the Greenland Margarite get?
- The Greenland Margarite grows to about 2.5 cm.