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Atlantic Bay Scallop
Argopecten irradians
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Mollusca βΊClass: Bivalvia βΊOrder: Pectinida βΊFamily: Pectinidae βΊGenus: Argopecten
About
Argopecten irradians, formerly classified as Aequipecten irradians, common names Atlantic bay scallop or bay scallop, is an edible species of saltwater clam, a scallop, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Pectinidae, the scallops. It is native to the northwest Atlantic from New Jersey to the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Atlantic Bay Scallop is Argopecten irradians.
- Atlantic Bay Scallop belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Atlantic Bay Scallop belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Atlantic Bay Scallop belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Atlantic Bay Scallop belongs to the order Pectinida.
- Atlantic Bay Scallop belongs to the family Pectinidae.
- Atlantic Bay Scallop belongs to the genus Argopecten.