Peruvian scallop [Argopecten purpuratus]
Description
The Peruvian scallop is a bivalve mollusk native to the coasts of Peru and Chile. It has a rounded shell with radiating ribs and can range in color from white to purple. This scallop is a filter feeder, consuming plankton and other small organisms from the water column. It is known for its rapid growth and high fecundity, making it a popular species for aquaculture.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Albatrosses, Petrels, and Shearwaters
Procellariiformes
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| Family |
Diving Petrels
Pelecanoididae
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| Genus |
Peruvian
Pelecanoides garnotii
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