CLAMS

Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Pelecypoda



(*) A Clam

Clams are mollusks which use their foot to burrow completely or partially into sand or mud.
There are a few types of well-known clams (primarily the edible ones). Here is a list of a few with their scientific classifications:

The hard clam--Mercenaria mercenaria,
The soft clam--Mya arenaria,
The surf clam--Spisula solidissima, The ocean quahog--Arctica islandica,
The Pacific razor clam--Siliqua patula,
The giant clam--Tridacna gigas.

(#) Here is a picture of a Giant Clam




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