Stingy thing on flame scallop shell

[AydenLincoln]

I got this flame scallop which I love…but I noticed he has this white stringy thing on his shell in a few places. What is it? @ISpeakForTheSeas @vetteguy53081

 

[MoshJosh]

Byssal Threads! They use those to hold on! Probably from when they moved him at the store.

If and when the scallop moves around he will leave them behind, so don’t be surprised if you see them around the tank, most noticeable if the scallop attaches to the glass.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Byssal Threads! They use those to hold on! Probably from when they moved him at the store.

If and when the scallop moves around he will leave them behind, so don’t be surprised if you see them around the tank, most noticeable if the scallop attaches to the glass.

I touched it/briefly pulled on it because I thought it was algae. Now I feel bad. Sorry Mr. Flame Scallop!

 

[AydenLincoln]

Dude’s sticking his tongue out at me/flipping me off! And yes I’m aware it’s a foot not a tongue but it looks like one lol.

 

[MoshJosh]

Dude’s sticking his tongue out at me/flipping me off!
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Think the white part is it’s foot and the orange accordion thing is the eating bit

 

[AydenLincoln]

Think the white part is it’s foot

I realized and edited it! But it still looks like a tongue lol!