Atlantic jackknife clam
A species of Razor clams, Also known as American jackknife clam, Jackknife clam, Atlantic razor clam Scientific name : Ensis leei Genus : Razor clams
Atlantic jackknife clam, A species of Razor clams
Also known as:
American jackknife clam, Jackknife clam, Atlantic razor clam
Botanical name: Ensis leei
Genus: Razor clams
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Description
Unlike most mollusks, atlantic jackknife clams (Ensis leei) are narrow and streamlined. This allows them to burrow quickly in wet sand or propel themselves via jets of water. In fact, they can often dig faster than a human pursuer trying to harvest them from the sand. The atlantic jackknife clam is considered a rare delicacy, as they can be hard to find on the market.
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Scientific Classification
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Molluscs Class
Bivalve shell Order
Adapedonta Family
Pharidae Genus
Razor clams Species
Atlantic jackknife clam 
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