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| name = Clinocardium | |||
| image = [[File:Clinocardium_nuttallii_216838584_2.jpg|thumb|Clinocardium nuttallii]] | |||
| image_caption = Clinocardium nuttallii | |||
| regnum = [[Animalia]] | |||
| phylum = [[Mollusca]] | |||
| classis = [[Bivalvia]] | |||
| ordo = [[Cardiida]] | |||
| familia = [[Cardiidae]] | |||
| genus = '''Clinocardium''' | |||
| genus_authority = [[Keen]], 1936 | |||
}} | |||
'''Clinocardium''' is a genus of [[bivalve]] [[mollusks]] in the family [[Cardiidae]], commonly known as cockles. These marine bivalves are characterized by their distinctively ribbed shells and are found in various marine environments. | '''Clinocardium''' is a genus of [[bivalve]] [[mollusks]] in the family [[Cardiidae]], commonly known as cockles. These marine bivalves are characterized by their distinctively ribbed shells and are found in various marine environments. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Members of the genus ''Clinocardium'' possess robust, rounded shells with prominent radial ribs. The shells are typically heart-shaped, which is reflected in the name "Clinocardium," derived from Greek words meaning "inclined heart." The external surface of the shell is often sculptured with concentric growth lines and radial ribs, providing both structural strength and a means of camouflage in their natural habitats. | |||
Members of the genus ''Clinocardium'' possess robust, rounded shells with prominent radial ribs. The shells are typically heart-shaped, which is reflected in the name "Clinocardium," derived from Greek words meaning "inclined heart." The | |||
==Distribution== | |||
''Clinocardium'' species are distributed across the northern Pacific Ocean, with a range extending from the coasts of [[Alaska]] down to [[California]]. They inhabit sandy and muddy substrates in intertidal and subtidal zones, where they burrow into the sediment for protection and feeding. | |||
== | ==Ecology== | ||
''Clinocardium'' species | These bivalves are filter feeders, drawing in water through their siphons to extract plankton and organic particles. ''Clinocardium'' species play a significant role in their ecosystems by contributing to the benthic community structure and serving as prey for various predators, including sea stars, birds, and humans. | ||
== | ==Species== | ||
The genus ''Clinocardium'' includes several species, with ''Clinocardium nuttallii'' being one of the most well-known. This species, commonly referred to as the Nuttall's cockle, is notable for its large size and is often harvested for food. | |||
==Human Use== | |||
''Clinocardium'' species, particularly ''Clinocardium nuttallii'', are harvested for their edible meat. They are a traditional food source for indigenous peoples along the Pacific coast and are also collected for commercial purposes. The harvesting of these bivalves is regulated to ensure sustainable populations. | |||
== | ==Conservation== | ||
While not currently listed as endangered, ''Clinocardium'' species face threats from habitat degradation, pollution, and overharvesting. Conservation efforts focus on habitat protection and sustainable harvesting practices to ensure the long-term viability of these bivalve populations. | |||
==Related pages== | ==Related pages== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:19, 9 March 2025
Genus of bivalves
Clinocardium is a genus of bivalve mollusks in the family Cardiidae, commonly known as cockles. These marine bivalves are characterized by their distinctively ribbed shells and are found in various marine environments.
Description[edit]
Members of the genus Clinocardium possess robust, rounded shells with prominent radial ribs. The shells are typically heart-shaped, which is reflected in the name "Clinocardium," derived from Greek words meaning "inclined heart." The external surface of the shell is often sculptured with concentric growth lines and radial ribs, providing both structural strength and a means of camouflage in their natural habitats.
Distribution[edit]
Clinocardium species are distributed across the northern Pacific Ocean, with a range extending from the coasts of Alaska down to California. They inhabit sandy and muddy substrates in intertidal and subtidal zones, where they burrow into the sediment for protection and feeding.
Ecology[edit]
These bivalves are filter feeders, drawing in water through their siphons to extract plankton and organic particles. Clinocardium species play a significant role in their ecosystems by contributing to the benthic community structure and serving as prey for various predators, including sea stars, birds, and humans.
Species[edit]
The genus Clinocardium includes several species, with Clinocardium nuttallii being one of the most well-known. This species, commonly referred to as the Nuttall's cockle, is notable for its large size and is often harvested for food.
Human Use[edit]
Clinocardium species, particularly Clinocardium nuttallii, are harvested for their edible meat. They are a traditional food source for indigenous peoples along the Pacific coast and are also collected for commercial purposes. The harvesting of these bivalves is regulated to ensure sustainable populations.
Conservation[edit]
While not currently listed as endangered, Clinocardium species face threats from habitat degradation, pollution, and overharvesting. Conservation efforts focus on habitat protection and sustainable harvesting practices to ensure the long-term viability of these bivalve populations.
