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Lima scabra |
Distribution |
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Flame scallop;Rough fileclam |
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Flammenfeilenmuschel |
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Rode vijlmossel |
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Coquille Saint-Jacques flamme;Lime rouge des Caraïbes |
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Almeja flama;Concha roja |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally attached to its substrate
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 1 and 45 Meters
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
The animal retracts or flees if disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 8 cm
Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The animal is a protandrous transsexual
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
