Gastropod
Nassarius persicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- For divers: safe
A small dog whelk of muddy intertidal flats and the first metre of water below, it follows the scent of dead and dying animals across the sediment. Like most of its family it is part scavenger and part omnivore, cleaning up whatever the tide leaves behind.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Neogastropoda › Nassariidae › Nassarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 560291.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gastropod live?
- The Gastropod (Nassarius persicus) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- Is the Gastropod dangerous to divers?
- The Gastropod is harmless to divers.