Pectinidae Collection

Queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) feeding. Glencoe, Ballachulish, Lochaber, The Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom. Loch Leven, Loch Linnhe, North East Atlantic Ocean. British Isles

A Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea) encrusted with and surrounded by several other invertebrates animals, including White anemones (Metridium sp.), White mushroom ascidians (Distaplia sp.)

Queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) Isle of Man, July

Great scallop (Pecten maximus) eyes, close up, Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Detail of a Great scallop / King scallop (Pecten maximus) shell, Trondheimfjord, Norway, North Atlantic Ocean

Seashell, Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin, Florida, USA

Seashell and starfish, Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin, Florida, USA

Seashells, Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin, Florida, USA

Seashells, Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin, Florida, USA

Bivalve scallop (Pedum spondyloideum) inside a coral covered with purple sponge, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Scallop Shellfish

A Rare Yellow Orange Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashell, Also Known As Pecten Langfordi, In The Sand At The Beach At Sunrise; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

A Set Of Two Rare Rainbow Color Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashells, Also Known As Pecten Langfordi, In The Sand At The Beach; Honolulu, Oahu Hawaii, United States Of America

A Set Of Three Rare Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashells, Also Known As pecten Langfordi, In The Sand At The Beach; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

A Rare Rainbow Color Hawaiian Sunrise Scallop Seashell, Also Known As Pecten Langfordi, In The Sand At The Beach At Sunrise; Honolulu, Oahu Hawaii, United States Of America

Pecten sp. scallop
A fossil scallop from the Corallian Crag of Suffolk, England. Scallop shells are made up of two hinged plates and are a genus of bivalve mollusc

Five bivalve fossils
(Top) Chlamys fibrosa; (Centre left) Chlamys splendens; (Centre right) Perampliata ampliata; (Lower left) Mytilus ungulatus; (Lower right) Trigonia reticulata

Scallop (aviculopecten), extinct species with closed shell, side view

Variegated Scallop (Chlamys varia) adult, on seabed, Lyme Bay, Dorset, England, August

Queen scallops on shore bed and one queen scallop swimming

Hands prising apart and opening scallop shell with blunt knife

Iceland scallop (Chlamys islandica), shells

Scallop shell C019 / 1297
Scallop shell. Shell of a Caribachlamys pellucens scallop. This species of marine bivalve mollusc is found off the coast of Florida, USA. This specimen measures 33mm long

Scallop shell C019 / 1341
Scallop shell. Shell of a scallop (Mirapecten mirificus). This species of marine bivalve mollusc is found in the Indo-Pacific. This specimen measures 37mm across

Scallop shell C019 / 1326
Scallop shell. Shell of a scallop (Gloripallium pallium). This species of marine bivalve mollusc is found in the Indo-Pacific. This specimen measures 62mm across

Scallops C016 / 5812
Scallops on sale in a market. Scallops (family Pectinidae) are marine molluscs. They are a highly prized seafood delicacy, and their meat is a good source of protein and minerals

Fossil scallop shell C016 / 5615
Fossil scallop (Chespecten jeffersonius) shell. This shell originated from the Miocene era, 23-7 million years ago and was found in Maryland, USA

Chespecten jeffersonius, scallop
Specimen of the scallop (Chespecten jeffersonius), this shell originated from the Miocene era, some 23-7 million years ago. Maryland, USA

Gloripallium pallium, glory scallop
Detail of shell ribs on the glory scallop shell (Gloripallium pallium)

Queen Scallop (Clamys operculoris). Loch Fye, Scotland, UK
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"Pectinidae: A Fascinating World of Scallops" From the Queen scallop gracefully feeding in Glencoe, Ballachulish, Lochaber to the Giant rock scallop encrusted with marine life, these Pectinidae species never fail to captivate us. In July, off the shores of Isle of Man, we witness the beauty of a Queen scallop as it glides through the water. Its delicate presence reminds us of the wonders that lie beneath. The Great scallop's eyes reveal a world unseen by many. With its intricate details and close-up view captured in Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland, we are reminded of how vast and diverse our oceans truly are. Trondheimfjord in Norway offers another glimpse into this enchanting realm as we explore a shell belonging to either a Great or King scallop - an exquisite masterpiece shaped by nature itself. Traveling across continents brings us to Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, Florida where seashells adorn sandy shores like precious gems scattered along the coastline. Among them lies a Bivalve scallop nestled inside coral covered with vibrant purple sponge - an extraordinary sight found only in places like Maldives. Scallop Shellfish have long been admired for their unique patterns and symmetrical shapes. As we wander along Honeymoon Island State Park once again, seashells become treasures waiting to be discovered at every step. Pectinidae invites us into their mesmerizing world filled with elegance and wonderment. Whether it's observing their feeding habits or marveling at their intricately designed shells adorned with vibrant colors and textures; these creatures remind us that there is still so much left unexplored beneath the surface of our planet's majestic oceans.