How deep does the Mature Dosinia live?

The Mature Dosinia (Dosinia exoleta) is typically found at 0–150 m.

How big does the Mature Dosinia get?

The Mature Dosinia grows to about 4.6 cm.

Mature Dosinia

Dosinia exoleta

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–150 m
Max size: 4.6 cm

The mature dosinia burrows deep into sand, mud and gravel, from the intertidal zone down to around 70 metres, and settles among eelgrass too. A round, smooth shelled clam of a few centimetres, it filters food from the water through a long siphon reaching to the surface.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141911.

FAQ

How deep does the Mature Dosinia live?: The Mature Dosinia (Dosinia exoleta) is typically found at 0–150 m.
How big does the Mature Dosinia get?: The Mature Dosinia grows to about 4.6 cm.