海湾扇贝是1982年才从美国引进的新品种,它生长快,周期短,当年就能养大上市。海湾扇贝是海产双壳类软体动物。它的闭壳肌肥大鲜嫩,可制成千贝。据报道,还可以从它的生殖腺中提炼出抗癌药物。因此,它不仅是一种海味珍品而且还有抗癌作用。它的双壳又是贝雕的良好原料。总之,它确是一种适于推广的良种。 Gulf scallops was introduced from the United States in 1982 before the new varieties, it grows fast, short cycle, then will be able to raise large market. Gulf scallops are marine bivalve molluscs. Its closed shell muscle hypertrophy fresh, can be made into thousands of shellfish. It is reported that anti-cancer drugs can also be extracted from its gonads. Therefore, it is not only a seafood treasures but also anti-cancer effect. Its double shell is a good raw material shell carving. In short, it is indeed a good variety for promotion.