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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Bivalvia > Family Pectinidae |
| Singapore
scallop Volachlamys singaporina* Family Pectinidae updated May 2020 Where seen? This small clam is often seen on our Northern shores among seagrasses, sometimes attached to other animals like Window-pane shells. Features: Diameter 3-6cm. A circular two-part shell. When submerged, sparse long tentacles emerge, with dense shorter tentacles at the edge of the mantle. In some the shell is covered with encrusting organisms. When submerged, a fringe of tentacles emerge, some long and many short tentacles, with many tiny, well developed eyes along the mantle edge. |
 Changi, Jul 12 |
 When submerged, tentacles and tiny eyes can be seen. Changi, Jul 12 |
 Changi, May 08 |
*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
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