1,143 observationsLeast Concern
Spiny Scallop
Chlamys hastata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Mollusca βΊClass: Bivalvia βΊOrder: Pectinida βΊFamily: Pectinidae βΊGenus: Chlamys
About
Chlamys hastata, the spear scallop, spiny scallop or swimming scallop, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Pectinidae found on the west coast of North America from the Gulf of Alaska to San Diego, California. A limited number of these scallops are harvested by divers or by narrow trawls off the west coast of Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Spiny Scallop is Chlamys hastata.
- Spiny Scallop belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Spiny Scallop belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Spiny Scallop belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Spiny Scallop belongs to the order Pectinida.
- Spiny Scallop belongs to the family Pectinidae.
- Spiny Scallop belongs to the genus Chlamys.