Is an ortholog of human FTH1 (ferritin heavy chain 1) and FTMT (ferritin mitochondrial). Exhibits identical protein binding activity. Is involved in defense response to Gram-positive bacterium. Is expressed in the body wall musculature and the hypodermis. Human ortholog(s) of this gene are implicated in hemochromatosis type 5 and neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 3.