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Marine Species Identification Guide for the St. Lawrence
Invertebrates • Species
Placopecten magellanicus
Atlantic deep sea scallop - Pétoncle géant

Placopecten magellanicus
Characteristics:
• pink to gray-green dorsally
• shell lined with fine rays
• small, equal wings
May be mistaken for: Chlamys islandica
Placopecten magellanicus
Family:
Pectinidae
Type of measure:
Shell height mm
Maximum size:
200 mm
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