Brown File Shell [Divarilima glabra]
Description
Divarilima glabra, or the Brown File Shell, is a bivalve mollusk belonging to the Limidae family. It is native to the Western Central Pacific, specifically the Philippines. The species is characterized by its smooth, brown shell and is typically found in depths of 10-30 meters. It attaches to hard substrates using byssus threads.
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 |
Divarilima
Divarilima
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