Hairy File Shell [Divarilima aurantiaca]
Description
Divarilima aurantiaca, commonly referred to as the Hairy File Shell, is a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Limidae. It is found in the Western Central Pacific, specifically in the Philippines. It has a distinct orange color and a hairy periostracum, hence the common name. It is typically found in depths of 20-50 meters, attached to hard substrates by 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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