Southern Lucina [Divarilucina vilardeboana]
Description
The Southern Lucina is a species of bivalve mollusk found in the Western Atlantic ocean, specifically from Florida to Brazil. They typically inhabit sandy or muddy bottoms at depths of 1 to 30 meters. The shell of this species is small and ovate, with a maximum length of 10mm. It is white to cream in color, with a shiny, porcelain-like interior. This species is known for its ability to live in low-oxygen environments due to a symbiotic relationship with sulfur-oxidizing bacteria.
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 |
Divarilucina
Divarilucina
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