Atlantic deep-sea scallop
A species of Placopecten, Also known as American sea scallop Scientific name : Placopecten magellanicus Genus : Placopecten
Atlantic deep-sea scallop, A species of Placopecten
Also known as:
American sea scallop
Botanical name: Placopecten magellanicus
Genus: Placopecten
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Description
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Description
The shell has a classic form, with smooth shell and edges, unlike Pecten maximus (common name the "great scallop" or "king scallop") which has flutes and scalloped edges; size is around 80 mm, with individuals up to 170 mm in diameter. The shell is generally pinkish-red in color, with striped variegation to darker shades appearing in many individuals. The adductor muscle itself is large, often 30–40 mm in diameter. Like all scallops, P. magellanicus has photoreceptive eyes along the edge of the pinkish mantle.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Bivalve shell Order
Scallops and allies Family
Scallop Genus
Placopecten Species
Atlantic deep-sea scallop 
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