Angular file shell [Limea angulifera]
Description
The Angular file shell, scientifically known as Limea angulifera, is a marine bivalve mollusk. It has a thin, oval shell that can reach up to 10 mm in length. The exterior of the shell is white to light brown with concentric lines and the interior is shiny with a purple hue. This species is commonly found in the North Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean, living in soft substrates.
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 |
Limea
Limea
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