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quahog: see clam clam, common name for certain bivalve mollusks, especially for marine species that live buried in mud or sand and have valves (the two pieces of the shell) of equal size. ..... Click the link for more information. . quahogThick-shelled edible clam of the U.S. The northern quahog (Mercenaria mercenaria), also known as the cherrystone, littleneck, or hard-shell clam, is 3–5 in. (8–13 cm) long. The dingy white shell is thick and rounded and has prominent concentric lines. It is found in the intertidal zone from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. It is the most important food clam of the Atlantic coast. The southern quahog (M. campechiensis), found in the intertidal zone from Chesapeake Bay to the West Indies, is about 3–6 in. (8–15 cm) long and has a heavy, white, plump shell. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The researchers then added this runoff to containers holding local aquatic inhabitants, including hard clams and diatoms. 95) has the kitchen joining a spicy tomato and vegetable blend with chopped seafood for great taste, though the texture of the overly hard clam bits could be improved. The Yankeetown Middle School, with the help of this grant from Shell, will engage students and teachers in a coastal ecosystem study initiative by establishing a hard clam aquaculture site in the Gulf of Mexico. |
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