Pill Ark
Anadara pilula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A small ark clam of intertidal flats, it nestles in sand and muddy bottoms in the littoral and just below. Its thick ribbed valves and a row of comb like hinge teeth are typical of the ark shells.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Anadara
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 504339.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pill Ark live?
- The Pill Ark (Anadara pilula) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Pill Ark dangerous to divers?
- The Pill Ark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pill Ark get?
- The Pill Ark grows to about 4 cm.