Hairy Sea Scallop [Bivagina hirsuta]
Description
Bivagina hirsuta, or the Hairy Sea Scallop, is another species within the genus Bivagina. This species is indigenous to the waters of the Western Pacific, especially around the coasts of Japan. The Hairy Sea Scallop is notable for its shell, which is adorned with hair-like projections, giving it its common name. It is typically found in sandy or muddy substrates in shallow to moderately deep waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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| Order |
Mazocraeidea
Mazocraeidea
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| Family |
Microcotylidae
Microcotylidae
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| Genus |
Bivagina
Bivagina
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