166 observations
Ezo Giant Scallop
Mizuhopecten yessoensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Pectinida ›Family: Pectinidae ›Genus: Mizuhopecten
About
Patinopecten yessoensis (Yesso scallop, Giant Ezo scallop, Ezo giant scallop) is a species of scallop. Its name Yesso/Ezo refers to its being found north of Japan. They are marine bivalve mollusks in the family Pectinidae, the scallops.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ezo Giant Scallop is Mizuhopecten yessoensis.
- Ezo Giant Scallop belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ezo Giant Scallop belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Ezo Giant Scallop belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Ezo Giant Scallop belongs to the order Pectinida.
- Ezo Giant Scallop belongs to the family Pectinidae.
- Ezo Giant Scallop belongs to the genus Mizuhopecten.