Atlantic Calico Scallop [Aequipecten gibbus]
Description
The Atlantic Calico Scallop, with a Latin name of Aequipecten gibbus, is a species of bivalve mollusk found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It has a brightly colored and highly variable shell with 17-23 ribs, often with a calico pattern of pink, yellow, and/or brown. The shell size reaches up to 60mm. They are found in sandy or muddy habitats, often at depths of 10-40 meters.
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 |
Scallops
Pectinidae
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| Genus |
Queen Scallop
Aequipecten
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