White File Shell [Divarilima albida]
Description
Divarilima albida, also known as the White File Shell, is a species of bivalve mollusk in the Limidae family. The species is characterized by its white, smooth shell and is typically found in the Western Central Pacific, particularly in the Philippines. The White File Shell is found in depths of 10-30 meters, attached 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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