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Soft-shell clam
A species of Gapers, Also known as Steamers, Longnecks, Ipswich clams, Long clam Scientific name : Mya arenaria Genus : Gapers
Soft-shell clam, A species of Gapers
Also known as:
Steamers, Longnecks, Ipswich clams, Long clam
Botanical name: Mya arenaria
Genus: Gapers
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Description
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The clam clam (Mya arenaria) is like its sister species, the Abattutzte Klaffmuschel (Mya truncata), a clam species from the family of clams (Myidae) in the order of Myida.
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People often ask
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How long do soft-shell clam last?
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How can you tell if soft-shell clam are bad?
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What eats a soft-shell clam?
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Where do soft-shell clam live?
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Molluscs Class
Bivalve shell Order
Myida Family
Softshell clams Genus
Gapers Species
Soft-shell clam