Corneous Ark
Anadara cornea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
An ark clam of sandy and muddy bottoms down to about 20 metres, it filters plankton from the water and lives from the shoreline into the shallow sublittoral. Thick ribbed valves and a strong foot let it hold position in shifting sediment, and it is harmless to handle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Anadara
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 504346.
FAQ
- How deep does the Corneous Ark live?
- The Corneous Ark (Anadara cornea) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Corneous Ark dangerous to divers?
- The Corneous Ark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Corneous Ark get?
- The Corneous Ark grows to about 6 cm.