Petricola exarata
NamePetricola exarata
Scientific NamePetricola exarata Philippi, 1847
Common NameExarate Rock Borer Clam
FamilyPetricolidae
GenusPetricola
Speciesexarata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as Japan, China, and Korea.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)10-30
Identifying FeaturesSmall to medium size, ovate-subquadrate and inflated shell, white coloration, and faint concentric growth lines. Its rock-boring lifestyle is a key characteristic of the genus.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationPhilippi, 1847
Description
A small to medium-sized marine bivalve, typically ovate to subquadrate in shape, with a white to off-white shell and faint concentric growth lines. It is known for its rock-boring habit, creating cavities in various hard substrates.
