flame scallop en · NOUN
Meanings
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Any of various limid clams with red tentacles.
The fantastic flame scallops, Lima spp. are filter feeding clams that subsist, as most clams do, by feeding on bacteria, phytoplankton, dissolved organic material, and detritus in the water.
2001, Julian Sprung, Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide, page 87:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flame scallops | Number=Plur | lexicographic |