Microbes B3: Bathymodiolus, bacteria, and biomineralization by Eniko Kadar* Dr. M September 11, 2007 Eniko Kadar Bathymodiolus azoricus mussels Like many bivalves, the deep-sea hydrothermal mussel Bathymodiolus azoricus anchors itself to the bottom using byssal threads. Bacteria have been spotted within… View More B3: Bathymodiolus, bacteria, and biomineralization by Eniko Kadar*