Rusty Axinopsid
Mendicula ferruginosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–4475 m
- Max size: 0.2 cm
The rusty axinopsid is a small clam of fine sediment that ranges from shallow water down to extraordinary depths near 4,475 metres, though it mostly stays above 100 metres. It buries into the mud and draws in suspended food through its siphon.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Lucinida › Thyasiridae › Mendicula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 152905.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rusty Axinopsid live?
- The Rusty Axinopsid (Mendicula ferruginosa) is typically found at 8–4475 m.
- How big does the Rusty Axinopsid get?
- The Rusty Axinopsid grows to about 0.2 cm.