Glass Scallop [Amusium balloti]
Description
Amusium balloti, commonly known as the glass scallop, is a species of saltwater clams, marine bivalve mollusks in the family Pectinidae, the scallops. They are recognized by their translucent and glassy appearance. They are found in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around northern Australia and the Philippines. The species is known for its unique life cycle, including a planktonic stage.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Scallops
Pectinida
|
| Family |
Deep-sea Scallops
Propeamussiidae
|
| Genus |
Glass Scallops
Cyclopecten
|