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What are the most common shellfish caught in Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island?
Clams and quahogs are the most common shellfish caught in Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. The state shell in Rhode Island is the quahog.
What is the scientific name for quahog?
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.
What is a quahog?
A quahog is a hard clam.
What is the size of a quahog?
Quahog clams can get up to 6 inches in size.
When was April in Quahog created?
April in Quahog was created on 2010-04-11.
Scientific names for clams?
The scientific name for clam is Tridacna maxima.
Which underwater animals starts with the letter q?
a quadrellion is the only thing i can think of
When was Hell Comes to Quahog created?
Hell Comes to Quahog was created on 2006-09-24.
When was North by North Quahog created?
North by North Quahog was created on 2005-05-01.
What has the author Charles E Epifanio written?
Charles E. Epifanio has written: 'Toxicity of ammonia, nitrite ion, nitrate ion, and orthophosphate to Mercenaria mercenaria and Crassostrea virginica' -- subject(s): American oyster, Effect of pollution on, Nitrogen compounds, Northern quahog, Phosphates, Toxicity testing 'Mariculture of shellfish in controlled environments' -- subject(s): Mariculture, Shellfish culture
How long does it take quahog to get to full size?
Quahogs typically take about 5-7 years to reach full size, depending on environmental conditions such as water temperature and food availability. These clams grow relatively slowly compared to other shellfish species.
What does the word quahog mean?
A local clam found along the New England seashore of the U.S.A..
