Pink Scallop [Chlamys rubida]
Description
The Pink Scallop or Chlamys rubida is a scallop species found in the northeastern Pacific Ocean, specifically from Alaska to Baja California. This species prefers rocky subtidal habitats and is often found in clusters. It has a bright pink or reddish-brown shell with spiny ridges. The Pink Scallop is a filter feeder, feeding on plankton and other small organisms.
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 |
Spiny Scallop
Mimachlamys
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