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pétoncle du Japon

Mizuhopecten yessoensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Canada, China, France, Morocco, and Norway.

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホタテガイ
French pétoncle du Japon
German Japanische Kammmuschel
Russian Приморский гребешок

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animal
Kingdom
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mollusques
Phylum
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Bivalvia
Class
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Pectinida
Order
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Pectinidae
Family
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Mizuhopecten
Genus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pétoncle du Japon?
The scientific name of pétoncle du Japon is Mizuhopecten yessoensis. It belongs to the genus Mizuhopecten.
Where does pétoncle du Japon live?
pétoncle du Japon is found in Distributed across Canada, China, France, Morocco, and Norway.. Countries include Canada, China, France, Morocco, Norway.
What family does pétoncle du Japon belong to?
pétoncle du Japon (Mizuhopecten yessoensis) belongs to the genus Mizuhopecten, which is part of the taxonomic family Pectinidae.
What kingdom does pétoncle du Japon belong to?
pétoncle du Japon (Mizuhopecten yessoensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Mizuhopecten — 1 Species

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pétoncle du Japon
Mizuhopecten yessoensis
NE
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