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Fragile File Shell

Limaria fragilis

Seabook: Fragile File Shell

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Description

  Limaria fragilis, the fragile file clam, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Limidae. It is found in shallow waters in the Indian and Pacific Oceans and has the ability to swim.   Description The fragile file clam has a pair of hinged, thin, asymmetric white valves and a red mantle with a frin... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Colors

white
red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Solitary