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. |
