Bivalves
Modiolus matris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–141 m
- For divers: safe
A horse mussel of tidal pools and shallow rubble, this species nestles in soft sediment and sand near the low water mark. It anchors itself with tough byssal threads and filters plankton from the water, and it is harmless.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Modiolidae › Modiolus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 506122.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bivalves live?
- The Bivalves (Modiolus matris) is typically found at 5–141 m.
- Is the Bivalves dangerous to divers?
- The Bivalves is harmless to divers.