As much as I hate to continue with the postings while the OUTRAGEOUS ATTACKS against me on Youtube remain unanswered (see below) I understand that my duty is to my loyal viewership. Hats off to Dano, who has taken our adversary to task!
This, my friends, is a Bay Scallop I met, and later ate, while sailing the waters of off the Cape of Massachusetts. It is smaller than its cousin, the Sea Scallop who we will meet (and devour) later in the month. Scallops are unique among
Bivalve Mollusks in that they can quickly move across the ocean floor. They do this by rapidly opening and closing their shells, pushing water out of their bodies to propel themselves. "How do they know when a predator is approaching?" you may ask. The answer: THEY HAVE EYES. It is unknown exactly how much these creatures can see through the blue eyeballs that line their flesh, but they can distinguish approaching danger and make their escape (except from us because we were to fast for them.)
If you thought clams were only found in the ocean. THINK AGAIN! Here is a damned big one I found in my favorite pond in Williamsburg. After its discovery we debated whether or not anybody ate these things. If you have any ideas, let me know. It must have a lot of meat!
Larger than their Bay dwelling cousins sea scallops are a tasty treat. Notice the same eye organs in their flesh and their complicated internal structure. I wonder what would have happened if I had my finger caught in their shells.
As much as I hate to continue with the postings while the OUTRAGEOUS ATTACKS against me on Youtube remain unanswered (see below) I understand that my duty is to my loyal viewership. Hats off to Dano, who has taken our adversary to task!
