Globose Ark
Anadara globosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 11.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A ribbed ark clam of muddy sand in bays and coastal lagoons, the globose ark lives from the shoreline down to about twenty metres. Unlike most bivalves its blood carries haemoglobin, which lets ark clams cope with the low oxygen of the muddy beds they bury into.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Anadara
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 504351.
FAQ
- How deep does the Globose Ark live?
- The Globose Ark (Anadara globosa) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Globose Ark dangerous to divers?
- The Globose Ark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Globose Ark get?
- The Globose Ark grows to about 11.5 cm.