DSC_18113 Small rock borer (Pholadidea suteri) habitat, showing the characteristic holes bored into soft rock by this clam. All Day Bay, Kakanui.
DSC_0648 Small rock borer (Pholadidea suteri) concealed within their mudstone burrows. Rock borers are known for their habit of 'drilling' down through soft rock, by grinding their shells against the rock surface. Moeraki
DSC_0708 Small rock borer (Pholadidea suteri) concealed within its own mudstone burrow, with an empty burrow alongside. Rock borers are known for their habit of 'drilling' down through soft rock, by grinding the file-like surface of their shells against the rock surface. Moeraki *
