Straight Horsemussel
Modiolus rectus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 23 cm
The straight horsemussel burrows upright into sand or mud, anchored by byssal threads with only its pale siphons showing at the surface. It reaches about twenty three centimetres and lives in the shallows down to roughly fifteen metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Modiolidae › Modiolus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 506105.
FAQ
- How deep does the Straight Horsemussel live?
- The Straight Horsemussel (Modiolus rectus) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- How big does the Straight Horsemussel get?
- The Straight Horsemussel grows to about 23 cm.