Scallops belong to the family of bivalve mollusks in the class Pelecypoda.They are widely distributed across various seas worldwide, with the richest variety found in tropical waters.Approximately 45 species have been identified in China, among which the lipped scallop from the north and the elegant lipped scallop and long ribbed moon shell from the south are important economic species.Scallops are also known as sea fans; their flesh is fresh and flavorful with rich nutrition.Their adductor muscles dried are called "dried scallops."Dried scallops are among the Eight Precious Ingredients.
