Divarilucina [Divarilucina]

Divarilucina
Description

Divarilucina comprises a group of Lucinidae clams known for their distinctive shell morphology, which typically features a divided hinge line giving them their name. These bivalves inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow to deep marine waters, where they engage in a symbiotic relationship with sulfur-oxidizing bacteria.

Species
Southern Lucina
Southern Lucina [Divarilucina vilardeboana]
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Little Lucina
Little Lucina [Divarilucina annulata]
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Caribbean Lucina
Caribbean Lucina [Divarilucina caribaea]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
Order Clams
Veneroida
Family Lucine Clams
Lucinidae
Statistics
  • Species 3