Deep-sea Scallops [Parvamussium]

Deep-sea Scallops
Description

Parvamussium is a genus within the family Propeamussiidae, encompassing species of deep-sea scallops with small, delicate, and often symmetric shells. These organisms are found in a variety of deep marine environments, from continental slopes to abyssal plains. They are characterized by their thin and sometimes transparent shells, which can offer camouflage or minimize predator detection in the low-light conditions of their habitats.

Species
Spiny Scallop
Spiny Scallop [Chlamys hastata]
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Weathervane Scallop
Weathervane Scallop [Patinopecten caurinus]
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Atlantic Deep-sea Scallop
Atlantic Deep-sea Scallop [Placopecten magellanicus]
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Iceland Scallop
Iceland Scallop [Chlamys islandica]
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Japanese Scallop
Japanese Scallop [Mizuhopecten yessoensis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
Order Scallops
Pectinida
Family Deep-sea Scallops
Propeamussiidae
Statistics
  • Species 5