Interrupted Lucine
Codakia interrupta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A burrowing lucine clam, it lies buried in sandy bottoms, often within coral reef areas. Like its relatives it hosts sulphur feeding bacteria in its gills, drawing nourishment from chemistry as well as filtered water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Lucinida › Lucinidae › Codakia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215840.
FAQ
- How deep does the Interrupted Lucine live?
- The Interrupted Lucine (Codakia interrupta) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Interrupted Lucine dangerous to divers?
- The Interrupted Lucine is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Interrupted Lucine get?
- The Interrupted Lucine grows to about 5.5 cm.