Expanded Macoma
Rexithaerus expansus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 5 cm
A burrowing clam of exposed sandy beaches in the intertidal zone, it sits buried with only its siphons reaching the surface. Reaching about five centimetres, it draws in water to strain out the plankton and fine particles it feeds on.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Tellinidae › Rexithaerus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 880032.
FAQ
- How deep does the Expanded Macoma live?
- The Expanded Macoma (Rexithaerus expansus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- How big does the Expanded Macoma get?
- The Expanded Macoma grows to about 5 cm.