All About Florida Keys Fishing & Key West Fishing
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Bay Scallop

A secretive bivalve that spends most of its short life hiding in underwater grasses, the bay scallop
is a prized dinner entree for many Floridians and an important component of the marine
ecosystem.

This publication discusses the bay scallop found in Florida and includes information on
appearance, feeding and escape methods, life history, threats, and current research underway at
the institute.
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Source - Fish and Wildlife Research Institute