Idasola [Idasola]

Description

Idasola, a genus within the Bathymodiolinae family, encompasses species that are found in cold seep and hydrothermal vent habitats. Similar to other members of the Bathymodiolinae, Idasola mussels harbor chemosynthetic bacteria that provide them with nutrients. These mussels are adapted to extreme deep-sea environments and contribute to the diversity and productivity of their ecosystems. The genus is distinguished by specific morphological features that differ from closely related genera.

Species

Idasola nuda [Idasola nuda]

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Idasola recava [Idasola recava]

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Idasola recondita [Idasola recondita]

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Taxonomy