The scientific name for white clam shells is typically determined by the specific species of clam. For example, the scientific name for the Atlantic surf clam, commonly found along the East Coast of North America, is Spisula solidissima.
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The scientific name for clam is Tridacna maxima.
The scientific name of the hard clam is Mercenaria mercenaria. It belongs to the class Bivalvia, order Veneroida, family Veneridae.
Pisidium Nitidum. Hope this helps! =)
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Mya arenaria.
they have different names by their species here is a link with some of them http://www.manandmollusc.net/molluscan_food_files/molluscan_food_common_name_index.html
clam.
The quahog, also known as the hard shell clam, is Mercenaria mercenaria. The common name, quahog is derived from poquauhock, a Naraganset word. The Algonquin tribes that used the meat of the clam for food, made colored beads from the shells that was used for commerce. And, the species name, mercenaria is similar to the Latin word for commerce/buying, mercatura.
The scientific name for this giant clam is Panopea Generosa. It is native to the west coast of North America and its name is derived from the native american word meaning dig deep. They were not fished commercially, but an eager asian market has developed.
A clam. Or an oyster.
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