Lord Dwarf-Venus
Nutricola lordi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–70 m
- Max size: 1 cm
A tiny venus clam barely a centimetre across, the Lord dwarf venus buries itself in intertidal sand and mud and is most often found tangled among the roots of eelgrass. It draws food from the water through paired siphons while staying anchored below the surface.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Nutricola
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 507786.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lord Dwarf-Venus live?
- The Lord Dwarf-Venus (Nutricola lordi) is typically found at 0–70 m.
- How big does the Lord Dwarf-Venus get?
- The Lord Dwarf-Venus grows to about 1 cm.