Furrowed Horse Mussel
Jolya arata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
A furrowed horse mussel that often grows in crowded clusters, it spins masses of byssal threads that bind up small stones and shell around it. It settles on both hard and soft bottoms from the shoreline down to about 30 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Modiolidae › Jolya
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 506047.
FAQ
- How deep does the Furrowed Horse Mussel live?
- The Furrowed Horse Mussel (Jolya arata) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Furrowed Horse Mussel dangerous to divers?
- The Furrowed Horse Mussel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Furrowed Horse Mussel get?
- The Furrowed Horse Mussel grows to about 5 cm.