Yoldia Macoma
Macoploma yoldiformis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
A small tellin clam of about 3 cm, it burrows into sandy and silty bottoms in sheltered intertidal waters. It feeds by sweeping the sediment surface with a long siphon, drawing in deposited organic particles like a vacuum hose.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Tellinidae › Macoploma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 879988.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yoldia Macoma live?
- The Yoldia Macoma (Macoploma yoldiformis) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- How big does the Yoldia Macoma get?
- The Yoldia Macoma grows to about 2.5 cm.