PECTEN SITE

Collection Arne Ghys

FAMILY	:	Pectinidae
SUBFAMILY	:	Chlamydinae
TRIBE	:	Chlamydini
GENUS	:	Hemipecten
Synonyms	:

Pictures

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Cordova, Philippines dived at 5 m depth, attached by its byssus on rocks H. 20.9 mm - W. 21.4 mm

Remarks

• small and fragile pectinid (15-25 mm) usually white to pale tan with some very light tanbrown radial lines.
• right (lower) valve special, irregular shaped with very unequal ears