Propellor Ark
Trisidos tortuosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
An ark clam with a peculiar twisted shell that spirals like a propeller, it lies half buried in fine sand swept by current and wave. It lives from the shoreline down to about 50 metres, anchored among broken shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Trisidos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 504475.
FAQ
- How deep does the Propellor Ark live?
- The Propellor Ark (Trisidos tortuosa) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Propellor Ark dangerous to divers?
- The Propellor Ark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Propellor Ark get?
- The Propellor Ark grows to about 8.5 cm.