The scallop shell has a regular pattern of 12 to 17 ribs. Adult mussels usually grow to 10 to 15 cm in size, but more rarely can reach up to 20 cm. The scallop is considered a delicacy among gourmets. Because of the immense damage caused by trawls on the bottom of the...
The special, regular surface structure of the shell probably saves the life of the Antarctic scallop. Thanks to fine grooves, ice cannot stick to it and is washed away by the current. Image: Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research Many organisms living on the...