Montacuta [Montacuta]

Description

Montacuta is a genus within the family Amphidesmatidae, known for its small, often triangular or oblong shells. These clams are usually found living commensally with sea cucumbers, burrowing sea urchins, or under rocks in sandy or muddy environments. Montacuta species exhibit a range of behaviors and adaptations that allow them to thrive in such specific niches, including modifications to their foot for anchoring and siphons for feeding. They are distributed in various marine regions around the world, reflecting their adaptability to different environmental conditions.

Species

Bristled bivalve [Montacuta substriata]

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Rough bivalve [Montacuta ferruginosa]

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Smooth bivalve [Montacuta phasianella]

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Taxonomy