Dissected Scallop Argopecten irradians
Two dissected bay scallops. The shell of the bay scallop above has
been removed to reveal the muscle and mantle. The muscle is
attached to both shells and keeps the shells together along with
the hinge. The internal organs (revealed below) are covered by the
mantle which secretes the shells. In the bottom photograph the top
mantle has been removed, and the gill folded back over the muscle,
to reveal the internal organs. Scallops are simultaneous
hermaphrodites, possessing both female and male reproductive
organs.
Image Credit: FWC
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