Scallop

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Scallops are the family Pectinidae of bivalve molluscs. Like the true oysters (family Ostreidae), they have a central adductor muscle, and thus their shells have a characteristic central scar marking its point of attachment. However, the adductor muscle of scallops is larger and more developed than that of oysters because they are active swimmers. Their shell shape tends to be highly regular and like the standard image of a shell.

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Scallops may be attached to a substrate by a structure called a byssus, or cemented to their substrate (eg. Hinnites spp.). They can also be free living. A scallop can swim by rapidly opening and closing its shell. This method of rapidly opening and closing its shell is also a defense technique, protecting it from any threats.

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Adductor muscle: The term adductor muscle can have several meanings:...

Scallop related Images and Photos (experimental)

Scallop Shell

Rock Scallop (Hinnites Giganteus) Pacific Coast of North America

El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago De Compostela Scallop Shells and Walking Sticks Galicia Spain

Woman: Summer Dress with Gathered Triple-Skirt with Scallop Edges off the Shoulder Corsage