How deep does the Minute Turton live?

The Minute Turton (Turtonia minuta) is typically found at 0–750 m.

How big does the Minute Turton get?

The Minute Turton grows to about 0.3 cm.

Minute Turton

Turtonia minuta

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–750 m
Max size: 0.3 cm

A minute bivalve barely measurable across, the minute Turton anchors itself by silken byssal threads to coralline algae, other seaweeds, sessile animals and rock. It lives fixed in place rather than burrowing, filtering food from the water over a remarkably wide depth range.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Turtonia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141875.

FAQ

How deep does the Minute Turton live?: The Minute Turton (Turtonia minuta) is typically found at 0–750 m.
How big does the Minute Turton get?: The Minute Turton grows to about 0.3 cm.