Q: What is a scallop?

A: A scallop is a marine bivalve mollusc of the family Pectinidae.

Q: Where do scallops live?

A: Scallops live in all the world's oceans.

Q: How many species of scallops are there?

A: There are over 300 living species of scallop.

Q: What is the main adaptation of scallops?

A: The main adaptation of scallops is the ability to swim by clapping their valves together.

Q: What is the reputation of scallops as a food source?

A: Scallops have a good reputation as a food source.

Q: What is a bivalve?

A: A bivalve is a type of mollusc with one hinged shell; each half is known as a valve.

Q: Why are scallops called "scallop"?

A: The name "scallop" comes from the Old French escalope, which means "shell".