- Name: Giant Rock Scallop
- Caption: Giant Rock Scallop : Hinnites giganteus 10" long. This species develops and behaves like other scallops and is free-swimming until its valves grow to about 1" (25 mm). At that time is settles on a solid object and its mantle secretes a limy material, cementing down the lover (right) shell and making the animal sedentary for the rest of its life.
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