Codakia [Codakia]

Description

Codakia is a genus of bivalve molluscs that inhabit marine environments. These clams are characterized by their oval to orbicular shells, which are often equal in size and shape. They are known for living in symbiosis with chemoautotrophic bacteria, which they house in their gills to help in processing sulfide-rich mud for nutrition.

Species

Tiger lucine [Codakia tigerina]

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Orbiculate lucine [Codakia orbicularis]

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Punctate lucine [Codakia punctata]

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Taxonomy