Family

Pectinidae

5 species in 5 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 2 years (Bay scallop) to 20 years (Sea scallop).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

2–20 yr

Median GC

42.7%

Range 39.2–44.3%

Genera

Largest: Amusium (1)

The Pectinidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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5 genera, by species count

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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