Northern Yoldia
Yoldia hyperborea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–360 m
A small northern clam of fine sand and silt, the northern yoldia plows slowly through soft seabed from around thirty metres down to about 360. It feeds on detritus, sweeping organic particles from the sediment as it moves.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Nuculanida › Yoldiidae › Yoldia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141989.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Yoldia live?
- The Northern Yoldia (Yoldia hyperborea) is typically found at 30–360 m.