More About Clams and bivalves ...
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Clams can be hard-shelled or soft-shelled. The digestible portion of the clam consists of muscles, which allows it to open and close its shell. For example, the siphon is used to take in water. Moreover, the foot is used to thrust itself through the sand.
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Source: Wikipedia Read more about Clams and bivalves
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Butter clam |
Sunrise tellin |
Clam |
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Abalone |
Tridacna Clam |
Rough file clam |
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Little Neck Clam |
Atlantic thorny oyster |
Giant clam |
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File shell |
Scallop |
Scallop |
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Iridescent clam |
Pacific pink scallop |
Clam |
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Rock Scallop |
Oyster |
Zebra Mussel |
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Zebra Mussel |
Cockscomb oyster |
Pink Scallop |
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Rough file clam |
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