File Clams [Limida]

Description

Limida, or the file clams, comprises marine bivalve molluscs that are somewhat similar in appearance to scallops but belong to a distinct order. They have a flatter shell compared to scallops and are known for their ability to swim by flapping their valves. File clams are often brightly colored and can be found attached to substrates or free-living in various marine environments. They have a unique feeding mechanism involving cilia, which they use to capture plankton from the water.

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