Angelwing
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Angelwing
Cyrtopleura costata
The Angelwing is a beautiful shell that looks like an angel's wing! It lives in the ocean and is often found on sandy beaches. Its unique shape makes it a favorite for collectors.
Hábitat: Coastal areas
Aspecto
The Angelwing has a thin, delicate, pure white shell shaped like a bird's wing. Its elongated, fan-like appearance and prominent radiating ribs make it distinctive among bivalves, often with serrated edges.
ReinoAnimaliaFiloMolluscaClaseBivalviaOrdenMyidaFamiliaPholadidaeGéneroCyrtopleura
Categoría
InvertebrateRareza
Common
Peligro
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Snaps
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Datos interesantes
Did you know Angelwings can live for over 10 years deep in the sand?
Sometimes, two Angelwing shells are found still hinged together!
Their shells have tiny spikes that help them grip the sand!
Wow, this clam can burrow faster than you can dig a hole!
Habilidades especiales
Habilidad
Burrowing Master
Angelwing can rapidly burrow into sand using its muscular foot, helping it hide from predators.
Habilidad
Shell Shield
Angelwing has a fragile but strong shell that protects its soft body from damage and predators.
Habilidad
Filter Feeder
Angelwing can filter tiny food particles from the water using its specialized siphons, helping it get nutrients.
Medidas y detalles
- Longitud
- 10 cm
- Shell Thickness
- 0.5 mm
- Depth
- 1 m
Dieta y alimentación
This amazing clam filters tiny bits of food from ocean water.
Alimentos principales
- phytoplankton
- zooplankton
- detritus
Método de búsqueda
- Filter Feeding
Conexiones ecológicas
eaten by
Common Oyster Drill
Urosalpinx cinerea
Snails drill into shells to eat the clam.
eaten by
Blue Crab
Callinectes sapidus
Crabs can crush shells to eat the soft clam inside.
depends on
Turtle Grass
Thalassia testudinum
Lives in sediments stabilized by seagrass roots.
Rasgos
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Colecciones
Seguridad
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Be careful when picking up shells; some can be sharp or have small creatures inside.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cuál es el longitud de Angelwing?
10 cm
¿Cuál es el shell Thickness de Angelwing?
0.5 mm
¿Qué come Angelwing?
This amazing clam filters tiny bits of food from ocean water.
¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Angelwing?
Coastal areas
¿Cómo caza Angelwing?
Filter Feeding
¿Qué tan profundo puede llegar Angelwing?
1 m
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