this is the common round clam of the Atlantic coast found from Texas to Cape Cod. It is frequently seen…
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.
"Only six actually living species of the genus have been found; these inhabit the Indian Ocean, the…
"On the shores of the Mediterranean and along the Atlantic coast, species of the genus Pectunculus…
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..
Elegant shells ribbed and mottled with various colors. They grow by additins made to the edge.