Glass Scallops [Cyclopecten]

Description

Cyclopecten is a genus of scallops characterized by their typically small, translucent, and sometimes almost glass-like shells. These scallops inhabit deep-sea environments and are known for their circular, flattened shape. The genus includes species that have adapted to life in cold, nutrient-rich waters, often at depths exceeding several hundred meters. Members of this genus are filter feeders, using their gills to extract plankton from the water.

Species

Glass Scallop [Amusium balloti]

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Asian Moon Scallop [Amusium pleuronectes]

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Atlantic Moon Scallop [Amusium papyraceum]

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Taxonomy