Margarites groenlandicus (Gmelin, 1791)
Greenland margarite
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Trochidae (Top shells)
Max. size:  2.5 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 293 m
Distribution:  Arctic and Northern Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Grazer - feeds mainly on trapped particulate organic matter and bacteria (Ref. 127551). Feeds on detritus (Ref. 127552).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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