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The scallops swim by rapidly ejecting water from the mantle cavity by rapid clapping together (adduction) of the shell valves, which forces water out on either side of the hinge. Scallops usually swim in short bursts, but may cover several metres at a time.Scallops are one of only a few Molluscan groups that have the ability to swim actively, especially as a predator avoidance response. Argopecten gibbus, like most scallops, swims horizontally to the substratum by quickly adducting its valves to propel itself on jets of water. Examinations of shell morphometry in relation to swimming ability in scallops found that the relatively thinner shell and slight left convexity of the left (upper) valve generate more lift during swimming, and thus produce the long range swimming ability and speed of Argopecten gibbus, which may swim as much as 9 body lengths per second Small scallops tend to swim more actively than larger ones.
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Are scallops known by other names?
Scallops are also called Bay Scallops or Sea Scallops, and/or Calico Scallops.
How long will scallops last before cooking?
Depends on if you live in Australia or not. There scallops are different from Western scallops.
What eat scallops?
People eat scallops. Otters do to.
How do you defecate on Pokemon SoulSilver?
You just defecate.
Does a snail defecate?
Yes, snails defecate
When do animals have to defecate?
When they eat food, they have to defecate. They would also defecate if they have intestinal problems or sickness. Also, fear and stress can make animals defecate.
What is the collective noun for scallops?
There is no standard collective noun for scallops. A collective noun is an informal part of language, any noun that suits the situation can function as a collective noun. You could borrow the collective noun from clams and oysters, a bed of scallops, or you can be more creative, for example, a scoop of scallops, a sea of scallops, a skillet of scallops, etc.
What is the plural of scallops?
Scallops is the plural. The singular form of the word is scallop.
What animals like to eat scallops?
starfish and crabs eat scallops .
How long do scallops live?
scallops live for about 2-5 years
Can dogs eat scallops cooked?
they shouldn't eat scallops
Where do wild rats defecate?
Rats defecate where it is convenient for them.
