Ecological Niche of the ABS
Bay scallops are filter-feeders, meaning they can siphon, or filter, small particles that float in the water. These particles are not visible to the human eye unless viewed under a microscope, and are called marine plankton. There are two types of plankton: !) phytoplankton, which are microscopic plants like algae and, 2) zooplankton, which are microscopic animals like larvae.