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Icelandic Scallop
Chlamys islandica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Pectinida ›Family: Pectinidae ›Genus: Chlamys
About
The Iceland scallop (Chlamys islandica) is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Pectinidae. This North Atlantic scallop attaches itself to hard surfaces such as rocks and can be found from the intertidal zone to a depth of 200 m (660 ft).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Icelandic Scallop is Chlamys islandica.
- Icelandic Scallop belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Icelandic Scallop belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Icelandic Scallop belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Icelandic Scallop belongs to the order Pectinida.
- Icelandic Scallop belongs to the family Pectinidae.
- Icelandic Scallop belongs to the genus Chlamys.