BIOTIC Species Information for Lucinoma spp.
Researched bySean Lindsley-Leake Data supplied byMarLIN
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Taxonomy
Scientific nameLucinoma spp. Common nameA bivalve mollusc
MCS CodeW1828 Recent Synonyms

PhylumMollusca Subphylum
Superclass ClassPelecypoda
SubclassHeterodonta OrderVeneroida
Suborder FamilyLucinidae
GenusLucinoma Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form Feeding method
Mobility/MovementBurrower
Environmental position
Typical food typesPhytoplankton, detritus HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityRobust SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential DependencyIndependent
SociabilityInsufficient information
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Gros et al., 1999,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range Depth range
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanismLecithotrophic
Reproductive SeasonMarch to April Reproductive LocationWater column
Reproductive frequencyAnnual episodic Regeneration potential No
Life spanInsufficient information Age at reproductive maturityInsufficient information
Generation timeInsufficient information FecundityInsufficient information
Egg/propagule size500 µm Fertilization typeExternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential1km-10km Larval settlement periodMay to June
Duration of larval stage1-2 months   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information12 days after fertilisation D-shape veligers hatch. Lecithotrophic larvae is then thought to exist for ~6 weeks prior to metamorphosis.
Reproduction References Gros et al., 1999,
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