Hawaiian Pink Scallop [Chlamys multicostata]
Description
The Hawaiian Pink Scallop, Chlamys multicostata, is a species of scallop found in the central Pacific Ocean, particularly around the Hawaiian Islands. This species is known for its bright pink shell and multiple rib-like structures on its surface.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Scallops
Pectinida
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| Family |
Scallops
Pectinidae
|
| Genus |
Pink Scallop
Chlamydopsis
|