What is another word for Pecten?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛktən] (IPA) 
Pecten refers to a specialized muscle found in bivalve mollusks that is responsible for opening and closing the shell. Several synonyms for the word Pecten exist, including adductor muscle, abductor muscle, and scallop muscle. These terms are often used interchangeably and refer to the same function and structure of the muscle. Another synonym for Pecten is hinge muscle, which refers specifically to the portion of the muscle that connects the two halves of the bivalve shells. Regardless of the term used, the Pecten or its synonyms are vital to the survival and function of bivalve mollusks.
