"Having a sinuous pallial margin and consequent sinuous impression on the shell along the line of attachment…
Cross section of the body of a clam, through the heart. Arrows indicate water current through the gills.
Cross section of the body of a clam, through the posterior adductor muscles. Arrows indicate water current…
Young clam, still within the egg membrane. m, adductor muscle; t, hooks by which it attaches itself…
The razor shell clam has a shell somewhat resembling in shape and size the handle of a razor.
A small mollusk. Burrows in soft rocks and is frequently killed by the cold when exposed during times…
Scallops are distinguished by the regular ribs of the shell, and by the two angular projections that…
Scallop; also known as the crusader's badge. While at rest the scallop lies on the bottom with its valves…
Mechanism for opening and shutting a clam shell, note the internal and external hinge ligament..