Pecten maximus
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species moves by swimming
- The species can be found between 0 and 200 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 16 cm
- Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The shell is covered with algae
- The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite
Relationship with humans
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
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