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Giant Rock Scallop

Crassadoma gigantea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Pectinida ›Family: Pectinidae ›Genus: Crassadoma

About

Crassadoma is a genus of rock scallops, marine bivalve molluscs in the family Pectinidae. It is monotypic, the only species being Crassadoma gigantea, the rock scallop, giant rock scallop or purple-hinge rock scallop. Although the small juveniles are free-swimming, they soon become sessile, and are cemented to the substrate. These scallops occur in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Rock Scallop?
The scientific name of Giant Rock Scallop is Crassadoma gigantea.
What kingdom does Giant Rock Scallop belong to?
Giant Rock Scallop belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Giant Rock Scallop belong to?
Giant Rock Scallop belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Giant Rock Scallop belong to?
Giant Rock Scallop belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Giant Rock Scallop belong to?
Giant Rock Scallop belongs to the order Pectinida.
What family does Giant Rock Scallop belong to?
Giant Rock Scallop belongs to the family Pectinidae.
What genus does Giant Rock Scallop belong to?
Giant Rock Scallop belongs to the genus Crassadoma.