Scallops, scientifically named as Venus vincta, belong to the mollusk class, true bivalve phylum, true bivalve order, and venus family.Their shells are brittle and thin, long and flat in shape, with a diagonal groove from the shell apex to the ventral margin, hence the name Vincta.Scallops live in shallow sea mud, with two equal-sized shells. The shell is brittle and thin, shaped like a long rectangle, often covered by a layer of light green film.Scallop meat tastes fresh and delicious, being a common marine food.
