Asian Moon Scallop [Amusium pleuronectes]
Description
Amusium pleuronectes, also known as the Asian moon scallop, is a species of marine bivalve mollusk in the family Pectinidae, or the scallops. This species is commonly found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific region including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. They can be recognized by their round, flat shape and a shell that is almost completely transparent.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Scallops
Pectinida
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| Family |
Deep-sea Scallops
Propeamussiidae
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| Genus |
Glass Scallops
Cyclopecten
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