Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Small Blue DragonScientific Name: Glaucus marginatusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Body length: 0.4–1.2 in (10–30 mm); Smaller relative of Glaucus atlanticusWeight: 0.01–0.03 oz (0.2–0.8 g)Lifespan: 6–12 months in pelagic...
Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Electric Flame ScallopScientific Name: Ctenoides alesCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length: 2.5–4.0 in (6–10 cm); Tentacle spread: up to 5 in (13 cm)Weight: 2.0–3.5 oz (55–100 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in the wildDiet:...
Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sea AngelScientific Name: Clione limacinaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Body length: 0.8–2.0 in (2–5 cm)Weight: 0.01–0.05 oz (0.3–1.5 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years in cold polar watersDiet: Specialized Carnivore (almost exclusively...
Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: European Flat OysterScientific Name: Ostrea edulisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length 8 to 12 cm (3.1 to 4.7 in); exceptionally up to 15 cm (5.9 in)Weight: 80 to 200 g (2.8 to 7.0 oz)Lifespan: 15 to 20+ yearsDiet:...
Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Olympia OysterScientific Name: Ostrea luridaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length 5 to 8 cm (2.0 to 3.1 in); rarely up to 9 cm (3.5 in)Weight: 25 to 60 g (0.9 to 2.1 oz)Lifespan: 10 to 15 yearsDiet: Suspension filter...
Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Maxima ClamScientific Name: Tridacna maximaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length 20 to 35 cm (8 to 14 in); maximum recorded up to 40 cm (16 in)Weight: 2 to 5 kg (4.4 to 11 lb)Lifespan: 30 to 50+ yearsDiet: Mixotroph...
Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pacific OysterScientific Name: Magallana gigasCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6 in); can exceed 30 cm (12 in) with ageWeight: 70 to 200 g (2.5 to 7.0 oz); older specimens up to 500+ gLifespan: 15...
Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: California MusselScientific Name: Mytilus californianusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length 10 to 20 cm (3.9 to 7.9 in); exceptionally up to 25 cm (9.8 in)Weight: 80 to 250 g (2.8 to 8.8 oz)Lifespan: 10 to 20+...
Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mediterranean MusselScientific Name: Mytilus galloprovincialisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length 6 to 14 cm (2.4 to 5.5 in); typically 7 to 10 cm (2.8 to 3.9 in)Weight: 30 to 80 g (1.1 to 2.8 oz)Lifespan: 4 to 8...
Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Manila ClamScientific Name: Venerupis philippinarumCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length 40 to 60 mm (1.6 to 2.4 in); rarely up to 75 mm (3.0 in)Weight: 25 to 50 g (0.9 to 1.8 oz)Lifespan: 5 to 10 yearsDiet: Suspension...
