Giant File Clam [Acesta oophaga]
Description
The Acesta oophaga, commonly known as the Giant File Clam, is a species of marine bivalve mollusk found in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They live in deep-water habitats, around 400-700 meters below the surface. The Giant File Clam has a large, rounded shell that can reach up to 20 cm in length. The shell exterior is rough, with a pale, off-white color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
File Clams
Limida
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| Family |
File Clams
Limidae
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| Genus |
Acesta
Acesta
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