Greenland Margarite

Margarites groenlandicus

Greenland Margarite

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.