Gutless Awningclam
Petrasma pervernicosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–60 m
- Max size: 6 cm
This small clam lives in organically rich, sulphide laden mud between 40 and 60 metres, often near outfalls and in places where logs are stored in the water. It has no gut, relying instead on bacteria within its body to make food from the surrounding chemistry.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Solemyida › Solemyidae › Petrasma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 743493.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gutless Awningclam live?
- The Gutless Awningclam (Petrasma pervernicosa) is typically found at 40–60 m.
- How big does the Gutless Awningclam get?
- The Gutless Awningclam grows to about 6 cm.