Divarilucina [Divarilucina]
Description
Divarilucina comprises a group of Lucinidae clams known for their distinctive shell morphology, which typically features a divided hinge line giving them their name. These bivalves inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow to deep marine waters, where they engage in a symbiotic relationship with sulfur-oxidizing bacteria.
Species
Southern Lucina [Divarilucina vilardeboana]
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Little Lucina [Divarilucina annulata]
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Caribbean Lucina [Divarilucina caribaea]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| 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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Statistics
- Species 3