Bivalve Shells

Scallops
Jean Allsopp

Scallops

Sixty-five species inhabit North American waters. The -inch to 11-inch-long shells are oval-shaped or rounded. While some have smooth exteriors, most have radial ribs and concentric ridges that indicate the shell’s growth.

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