Florida Spiny Jewelbox
Arcinella cornuta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–73 m
- Max size: 4 cm
A spiny, heavily ribbed bivalve, the Florida spiny jewelbox cements itself onto hard bottoms and stays put for life. It lives from the shallows down to around seventy metres, filtering food from the current.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Chamidae › Arcinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 420813.
FAQ
- How deep does the Florida Spiny Jewelbox live?
- The Florida Spiny Jewelbox (Arcinella cornuta) is typically found at 0–73 m.
- How big does the Florida Spiny Jewelbox get?
- The Florida Spiny Jewelbox grows to about 4 cm.