Bivalve Shells

Calico Scallop
Jean Allsopp

Calico Scallop

This ribbed shell, sometimes called a checkerboard, has red or purple spots and a white interior. It ranges in length from 1 inch to 2 inches. The scallop family includes 65 species in North America, many of which are commercially important.

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