Codakia orbicularis
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species is generally buried
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 8 cm
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The animal is a protandrous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- -Sport or local fishing
- - Chemistry/pharmacy
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