Circle Scallop [Aequipecten circularis]
Description
The Circle Scallop, or Aequipecten circularis, is a species of scallop native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, specifically the coasts of Panama and Ecuador. This species has a circular, slightly inflated shell with 18-20 ribs. The coloration is variable, often with a pattern of radiating stripes. The maximum shell size is around 50mm. The Circle Scallop is typically found in sandy or muddy habitats at depths of 10-50 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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