Limidae

The Limidae or file shells are members of the only family of bivalve molluscs in the order Limida. The family includes 130 living species, assigned to 10 genera. Widely distributed in all seas from shallow to deep waters, the species are usually epifaunal or nestling, with many species building byssal nests for protection. The majority of species are capable of irregular swimming by waving their long mantle tentacles.

species of mollusc

genus of molluscs

species of mollusc

species of mollusc

Acesta is a genus of marine bivalve molluscs in the family Limidae.

Limaria, the file shells or file clams, is a genus of marine bivalve molluscs in the family Limidae.

Limatula, the file shells or file clams, is a genus of marine bivalve molluscs in the family Limidae.

Limea is a genus of bivalves belonging to the family Limidae.

species of mollusc

species of mollusc

Ctenoides is a genus of bivalves belonging to the family Limidae.

species of mollusc

species of mollusc

species of mollusc

species of mollusc

REDIRECT Limidae

species of mollusc

species of mollusc

species of mollusc

Escalima is a genus of marine bivalve molluscs in the family Limidae, the file shells or file clams.

genus of molluscs (fossil)