Mauritanian Deep-Sea Mussel [Bathymodiolus mauritanicus]
Description
This species is found in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Mauritania. It is known for its particularly dark shell, which is thought to be an adaptation to the low light levels in its deep-sea habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Mussels
Mytilida
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| Family |
Deep-sea Mussels
Bathymodiolinae
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| Genus |
Bathymodiolus
Bathymodiolus
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