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ホタテガイ (Ezo giant scallop)

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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動物
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軟体動物
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二枚貝
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Pectinidae
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Mizuhopecten
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Mizuhopecten — 1 Species

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ホタテガイ
Mizuhopecten yessoensis
NE
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