Wrinkled Montacutid
Neaeromya rugifera
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 5 cm
This tiny clam lives along the intertidal zone, fastened by silken byssal threads to the underside of mud shrimps and to the bristly polychaete known as the sea mouse. It rides its host, filtering food from the surrounding water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Galeommatida › Lasaeidae › Neaeromya
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 582725.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wrinkled Montacutid live?
- The Wrinkled Montacutid (Neaeromya rugifera) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- How big does the Wrinkled Montacutid get?
- The Wrinkled Montacutid grows to about 5 cm.