Reddish Lepton
Lasaea adansoni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 10 m
- Max size: 0.3 cm
This tiny clam lives high on the shore in the splash zone, lashing itself with fine threads to seaweed, barnacles and mussels. Barely a centimetre across, it broods its young inside the shell rather than casting them adrift.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Galeommatida › Lasaeidae › Lasaea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 178911.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reddish Lepton live?
- The Reddish Lepton (Lasaea adansoni) is typically found at to 10 m.
- How big does the Reddish Lepton get?
- The Reddish Lepton grows to about 0.3 cm.