Spiny File Clam [Lima scabra]
Description
Spiny File Clam is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Limidae. It inhabits tropical marine environments and can be found attached to rocks or corals. The distinguishing feature of this species is the presence of numerous sharp, spiny projections on the shell, which can reach up to 10 cm in length. It is also a filter feeder, with a diet primarily consisting of phytoplankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Cockles
Cardiida
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| Family |
Fragile Clams
Fraginae
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| Genus |
Fragile Clams
Fragum
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