soft-shell clam; soft clam
This variety of
CLAM actually has a thin, brittle shell. The soft-shell
CLAM can't completely close its shell because of a long neck (or siphon) that extends beyond its edge. This long extension is why the soft-shell is also referred to as a long-neck
CLAM. There are several types of soft-shells but the most prevalent are the
CLAM/Detail.aspx">STEAMER,
CLAM/Detail.aspx">RAZOR and
CLAM/Detail.aspx">GEODUCK
CLAM. See also
CLAM.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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