Pectinidae

A large family of mollusks in the class BIVALVIA, known commonly as scallops. They possess flat, almost circular shells and are found in all seas from shallow water to great depths.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.500.644.080.660

MeSH Unique ID: D049897

Registry Number: txid6566

Entry Terms:

• Scallops
• Scallop
• Chlamys
• Chlamy
• Patinopecten
• Patinopectens

Previous Indexing:

• Mollusca (1966-2005)

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Animals
Invertebrates
Mollusca
Bivalvia
Pectinidae
Pecten