Lucina pectinata
Substrate and environment
- Generally, the species is found in mangrove, sometimes attached to roots
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species is generally buried
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 6 cm
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
Thick lucine, clam
Palourde
Lucine épaisse; Palourde grise
Almeja