The shell was completely translucent, revealing the scallop inside, researchers said, and it was identified as a species new to science. Delectopecten thermus, or the thermal glass scallop ...

is what sits in the shell with the muscle, which in this case is roe, gonads, or, in short, the scallop's egg sac. Much like other eggs from the sea, scallop roe is an intense orange color ...

Also known as the foot, the side muscle connects the rest of the scallop to its shell as it moves through ... some varieties ...

If using scallops, shuck them, reserving the prettier shell from each scallop to use for presentation. Detach the scallops from the shells. Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) over a medium-high ...