PECTEN SITE

Collection Arne Ghys

FAMILY	:	Pectinidae
SUBFAMILY	:	Pectininae
TRIBE	:	Pectinini
GENUS	:	Argopecten
Synonyms	:

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Corpus Christi, Texas, United States found in sand at low tide H. 56.3 mm - W. 57.6 mm

Remarks

• medium sized (40-60 mm) pectinid.
• both valves very convex with less ribs (12-17) compared to A. irradians concentricus (19-21)
• usual colours are white with grey or brown
• Link to the page of Marlo's Krisberg website "Let's talk seashells": Link