Shelled Pteropod
Diacavolinia longirostris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1234 m
- Max size: 0.7 cm
A tiny winged sea snail that drifts in the open upper ocean, flapping a pair of fleshy wings to swim near the surface. It casts out mucus webs to trap drifting particles and plankton, and its empty shells often wash up on beaches.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Pteropoda › Cavoliniidae › Diacavolinia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 405962.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shelled Pteropod live?
- The Shelled Pteropod (Diacavolinia longirostris) is typically found at 0–1234 m.
- How big does the Shelled Pteropod get?
- The Shelled Pteropod grows to about 0.7 cm.