Trapeze Cockles [Laevicardium]

Description

Laevicardium, known as trapeze cockles, are a genus of marine bivalves with distinctive elongated, trapezoidal shells. These cockles are commonly found in sandy and muddy substrates in coastal waters. Trapeze cockles are filter feeders, relying on their siphons to feed on plankton and suspended organic particles.

Species

Trapeze Cockle [Trapezium liratum]

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Golden Trapeze Cockle [Trapezium flavum]

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Oblique Trapeze Cockle [Trapezium obliquum]

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Taxonomy