Limidae is the only family of bivalve molluscs in the suborder Limoida.^[1]. 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.

Genera

• Acesta H. and A. Adams, 1858
• Divarilima Powell, 1958
• Escalima Iredale, 1929
• Lima Bruguière, 1789
• Limaria Link, 1807
• Limatula S. V. Wood, 1839
• Limea Bronn, 1831

References

• "Limidae". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=79808. 
• Powell A. W. B., New Zealand Mollusca, William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 ISBN 0-00-216906-1