Bathymodiolus [Bathymodiolus]

Description

Bathymodiolus is a genus of deep-sea mussels in the family Bathymodiolinae, known for inhabiting hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. These mussels are characterized by their ability to form symbiotic relationships with chemosynthetic bacteria, which are housed in their gills and provide nutrients to the mussel through the chemosynthesis of sulfur or methane. Bathymodiolus species are significant for their role in deep-sea ecosystems, contributing to the biomass and functioning of these unique habitats.

Species

Antarctic Deep-Sea Mussel [Bathymodiolus antarcticus]

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Mauritanian Deep-Sea Mussel [Bathymodiolus mauritanicus]

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Azorean Deep-Sea Mussel [Bathymodiolus azoricus]

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Taxonomy