Cockles (Bivalves) [Cardiida]

Cockles (Bivalves)
Description

Cardiida are cockles—bivalves that often sit partially buried in sand or attached to firm substrates. Divers may notice their rounded shells and rhythmic movement as they filter feed, sometimes with small siphon openings visible when conditions are right.

Families
Cockle Shells
Cockle Shells

Cardiidae

Taxonomy
Phylum Molluscs
Mollusca
Class Bivalves
Bivalvia
Statistics
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