Vitreous Scallop
Delectopecten vitreus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 27–4312 m
- Max size: 2 cm
A small, glassy thin scallop, this species attaches by fine threads to rocks, corals and even soft corals across an enormous depth range. It reaches from about 27 metres down into abyssal water, filtering food while sometimes hosting parasites on its shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Delectopecten
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140702.
FAQ
- How deep does the Vitreous Scallop live?
- The Vitreous Scallop (Delectopecten vitreus) is typically found at 27–4312 m.
- How big does the Vitreous Scallop get?
- The Vitreous Scallop grows to about 2 cm.