Scallops may only be about the size of a dinner plate, but don’t let their modest size fool you.
These bivalve molluscs are covered with up to 200 tiny eyes along the edge of their shells, helping them detect light, motion, and potential predators.
With their fan-shaped shells and incredible eyesight, scallops are true marvels of the ocean – small enough to hold in your hand, but equipped with an underwater surveillance system worthy of a deep-sea spy.
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