Japanese Scallop [Mizuhopecten yessoensis]
Description
The Japanese Scallop is native to the northwestern Pacific Ocean, particularly around Japan, Korea, and Russia. It inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms at depths of 5 to 30 meters. The species has a round, fan-shaped shell that can reach up to 15 centimeters in diameter. It is light cream to brown in color, with a slightly purple interior. The Japanese Scallop is a popular seafood item in East Asian cuisine.
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 |
Deep-sea Scallops
Parvamussium
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