Bay Scallop Argopecten irradians
Bay scallops are found from Nova Scotia to the Texas and can be
categorized into several subspecies. Bay scallops found in Florida
usually have 17-21 ribs and are found in seagrass beds. Most
animals have one mottled gray-brown shell and one white shell,
while the orange variety is less abundant. Bay scallops have
approximately 50 bright blue eyes. This scallop has opened its
shell to reveal the gill used for respiration and filter
feeding.
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