QuickCheck: Do scallops have eyes?

Scallops are bivalves common to all oceans of the world. Most species live in relatively shallow water. - Photo courtesy of Philip McErlean (CC BY-ND 2.0).

WHEN you think of scallops, the image of a delectable seafood dish likely comes to mind.

But beyond their culinary appeal lies a fascinating aspect of these marine creatures that often goes unnoticed—their eyes.