Deep-sea mussel [Idas simpsoni]
Description
Idas simpsoni, or the deep-sea mussel, is a species of bivalve mollusc that lives in deep-sea environments. This species is typically found in cold seep and hydrothermal vent habitats. It has a dark, elongated shell and is known for its symbiotic relationship with bacteria, which assist in chemosynthesis for nutrition.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| 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 |
Idas
Idas
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