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 ...

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 ...