Tiger lucine [Codakia tigerina]
Description
The Tiger lucine is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Lucinidae. It is commonly found in the seagrass beds of the tropical Western Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Its shell is generally round and smooth, with a color pattern that includes orange, yellow, or brown with darker spots, giving it the appearance of a tiger's coat. The species is known for its symbiotic relationship with bacteria, which live in its gills and help it to extract nutrients from the sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Lucine Clams
Lucinidae
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| Genus |
Codakia
Codakia
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