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SPECIES RECORD

Detailed Record for Argopecten irradians

Common Name: Bay scallop

Species (alternate): Aequipecten irradians

Taxonomy: Phylum Mollusca / Class Bivavlia / Sub Class Pteriomorphia / Order Ostreoida / Family Pectinidae / Genus Argopecten

C-value (pg): 1.20

Method: Bulk Fluorometric Assay

Cell Type: Sperm

Standard Species: Strongylocentrotus purpuratus = 0.89pg

References:
Hinegardner, R. (1974a). Cellular DNA content of the Mollusca. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology 47A: 447-460.

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