Carpenter Carditid
Glans carpenteri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 1 cm
A small carditid clam that nestles under stones in the intertidal, anchoring itself to the rock with tough byssal threads. Its ribbed, sturdy shell stays low and tucked away from the surge, and it filters plankton from the shallow water around it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Carditida › Carditidae › Glans
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 504908.
FAQ
- How deep does the Carpenter Carditid live?
- The Carpenter Carditid (Glans carpenteri) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- How big does the Carpenter Carditid get?
- The Carpenter Carditid grows to about 1 cm.