Prickly Cockle [Acanthocardia]

Description

The Prickly Cockle genus, Acanthocardia, includes species recognized by their distinctly spiny shells, which serve as a deterrent to predators. These marine bivalves are found in sandy substrates, where they burrow to filter-feed on plankton. Their unique morphology not only provides defense but also aids in their identification among other cockle species.

Species

Prickly Cockle [Acanthocardia echinata]

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Spiny Cockle [Acanthocardia spinosa]

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Rough Cockle [Acanthocardia tuberculata]

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Taxonomy