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Pectinidae (family)


Identification code: 300250930



Alternative term/s

  • Argopecten
  • comb shells
  • fan shells
  • scallop
  • scallops
  • scollops

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Scope note:

Family of marine bivalves having a radially ribbed shell with undulating edges, and many tiny eyes and feelers on the edge of the mouth; they inhabit sandy sea beds, and can swim by rapidly clapping the shell halve together by means of a single large adductor muscle.

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