How deep does the Smooth Dosinia live?

The Smooth Dosinia (Dosinia lupinus) is typically found at 0–125 m.

How big does the Smooth Dosinia get?

The Smooth Dosinia grows to about 3.1 cm.

Smooth Dosinia

Dosinia lupinus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–125 m
Max size: 3.1 cm

The smooth dosinia is a rounded clam that burrows into fine muddy sand and shell gravel down to about a hundred and twenty five metres. An active suspension feeder, it pumps seawater through its gills to strain out drifting food and grows to around three centimetres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141912.

FAQ

How deep does the Smooth Dosinia live?: The Smooth Dosinia (Dosinia lupinus) is typically found at 0–125 m.
How big does the Smooth Dosinia get?: The Smooth Dosinia grows to about 3.1 cm.