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Queen scallop

Aequipecten opercularis

Taxonomy

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

About

The queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) is a medium-sized species of scallop, an edible marine bivalve mollusk in the family Pectinidae, the scallops. It is found in the northeast Atlantic and is important in fisheries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Queen scallop?
The scientific name of Queen scallop is Aequipecten opercularis.
What kingdom does Queen scallop belong to?
Queen scallop belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Queen scallop belong to?
Queen scallop belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Queen scallop belong to?
Queen scallop belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Queen scallop belong to?
Queen scallop belongs to the order Pectinida.
What family does Queen scallop belong to?
Queen scallop belongs to the family Pectinidae.
What genus does Queen scallop belong to?
Queen scallop belongs to the genus Aequipecten.