Scallops are generally considered sedentary organisms, meaning that they do not move around much. However, this very still lifestyle changes when a scallop is disturbed by a predator. This disturbance ...

The shell of a scallop has the classic fanned-out shape that is popular in maritime decor. But watch out: Unlike their other bivalve buddies, scallops can swim across the ocean floor—quite quickly!—by ...