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Argopecten irradians |
Distribution |
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Florida scallop |
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Florida-Pilgermuschel |
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Florida-mantelschelp |
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Pétoncle de Floride |
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Vieira de Florida |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species generally lies on a sandy seafloor or in seagrass
The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters
Very common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 7 cm
Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
-Sport or local fishing.
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