Volachlamys sinomarina
NameVolachlamys sinomarina
Scientific NameVolachlamys sinomarina
Common NameScallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusVolachlamys
Speciessinomarina
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions such as China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The specimen shown in the image, identified as *Volachlamys singaporina*, was collected off Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Bay, Indonesia.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)Not determinable from the image, as no scale is provided. The depicted specimen appears to be small.
Identifying FeaturesProminent, somewhat spiny radial ribs; distinct fan shape; small auricles (ears) on either side of the umbo; bivalve mollusc.
Dietfilter-feeder
Author CitationNakamura, 1985
Description
The specimen shown in the image, labeled as *Volachlamys singaporina*, is a small, fan-shaped scallop shell (a single valve is depicted). It features prominent, somewhat spiny radial ribs that extend from the umbo to the shell margin. The interior of the shell near the umbo appears white, transitioning to a greyish-brown on the exterior with visible darker growth lines. Small auricles (ears) are present on either side of the umbo. Note: The provided metadata specifies the target species as *Volachlamys sinomarina*, while the image labels identify the specimen as *Volachlamys singaporina*. The following physical descriptions are based on the specimen depicted in the image, which is labeled as *V. singaporina*.
