giant scallop

• Eine große, essbare Muschel aus der Familie der Kammmuscheln (Pectinidae), die für ihre fächerförmige Schale und den großen, wohlschmeckenden Schließmuskel bekannt ist und in kalten Meeresgewässern vorkommt.

A large marine bivalve mollusk of the family Pectinidae, known for its fan-shaped shell and edible adductor muscle, often found in cold ocean waters.

1. Large edible molluskB1formal

   A large marine bivalve mollusk of the species Placopecten magellanicus, known for its sweet, tender meat and large shell.

   Riesenkammmuschel

   • The restaurant served pan-seared giant scallops with lemon butter.
   • Giant scallops are often harvested off the coast of New England.
   • She ordered a plate of grilled giant scallops for dinner.

2. Marine speciesB2formal

   A species of scallop found in the North Atlantic, characterized by its large size and ability to swim by clapping its shells.

   Meeresart

   • The giant scallop is an important species for commercial fisheries.
   • Scientists study the migration patterns of the giant scallop.
   • The giant scallop's shell can reach up to 20 centimeters in diameter.