Organisms

Cardiidae

A family of bivalve MOLLUSKS with heart-shaped shells, commonly known as cockles. Unlike most BIVALVES, cockles are hermaphroditic.

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Abstract

A family of bivalve MOLLUSKS with heart-shaped shells, commonly known as cockles. Unlike most BIVALVES, cockles are hermaphroditic.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Cockles
  • Cockle
  • Cerastoderma
  • Cerastodermas

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Aspects Covered

18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2006

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  1. B01w.050w.500w.644w.080w.150w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cardiidae. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D049873. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D049873
  2. Cardiidae. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockle_(bivalve)
  3. Cardiidae. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q860002