Specimen, shell
Other name(s):
Limaria loscombi
Lima loscombi
The fragile file shell
Collection ID:
Z555.1.164
Collection:
Zoology
Class: Bivalvia. 6 specimens. 2 specimens have both valves still connected, 3 left and 1 right valve. White in colour, fragile, semi-translucent and ovate in shape. Visible radiating ridges and concentric growth lines. Can be found on fine muddy gravel and sands offshore between depths of 10m and 200m.
Field collection
| Collector | Robert Rendall |
References
| Reference literature | Rendall, R. 'Mollusca Orcandensia' (1956) Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 66, pp.131-201 (p.184) |
