How deep does the Gastropod live?

The Gastropod (Sukashitrochus morleti) is typically found at 5–686 m.

Gastropod

Sukashitrochus morleti

Group: Other
Typical depth: 5–686 m

A tiny slit shell snail of intertidal sand, this species has been found from the shallows down to remarkable depths near 686 metres. The slit in its shell vents water that has passed over the gills, a hallmark of its ancient lineage.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Scissurellidae › Sukashitrochus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 493182.

FAQ

How deep does the Gastropod live?: The Gastropod (Sukashitrochus morleti) is typically found at 5–686 m.