Lazarus Jewel Box
Chama macerophylla
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–525 m
- Max size: 10 cm
This jewel box clam cements its lower shell straight onto rock and stays fixed for life. It turns up across a wide depth range, even inside submarine caves, its frilly shell often crusted with other growth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Chamidae › Chama
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 397039.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lazarus Jewel Box live?
- The Lazarus Jewel Box (Chama macerophylla) is typically found at 0–525 m.
- How big does the Lazarus Jewel Box get?
- The Lazarus Jewel Box grows to about 10 cm.