Scallop Shell and Pearl on a Coral Table
An open scallop shell reveals a round pearl atop a flat coral structure alongside a small hermit crab.
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A Scallop Shell and Pearl on Coral
Deep under the sea surface, marine structures form resting spots for shelled creatures. Resting upon a flat coral formation, a wide open scallop shell displays a smooth pearl while a hermit crab moves nearby across the coral base.
Natural Wonders of Pearls and Hermit Crabs
Pearls form naturally inside mollusks when a microscopic irritant becomes trapped within the shell inner lining. To protect itself, the mollusk covers the object with layer upon layer of smooth, shiny nacre until a spherical pearl forms over several years. Nearby, hermit crabs rely on discarded sea snail shells to protect their soft abdomens, trading up to larger shells as their bodies grow.
Colors of Scallop Shells, Pearls, and Coral
- Scallop shell valves: Light cream, fan-patterned pink, or reddish-brown
- Natural pearl: Iridescent white, soft ivory, or silver-gray with a shiny sheen
- Hermit crab shell and legs: Bright orange-red legs with a mottled tan shell
- Flat coral table: Pale pink, lavender, or light golden-brown