Eared File Shell [Ctenoides mitis]
Description
The Eared File Shell is a marine bivalve mollusk that inhabits tropical marine environments, with a distribution primarily in the Indo-Pacific region. This species is known for its oval-shaped shell, which is typically white or cream-colored with irregular growth lines.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
File Clams
Limida
|
| Family |
File Clams
Limidae
|
| Genus |
Ctenoides
Ctenoides
|