Surf clam yield - tongue and belly is 10% of the total weight of the clam.
- tounge, belly, adductor muscles, neck and eyes is 12-15% of the clam.
One pound of fresh Manilla clams in shell will give you 3/4 cup of clam meat.
The clam has two siphons excurrent and incurrent
On average, one cherry stone clam weighs about 2 to 3 ounces. Therefore, a dozen cherry stone clams would typically yield around 24 to 36 ounces of meat, depending on the size and specific weight of each clam. It's important to note that the meat weight can vary based on the clams' size and freshness.
If by clams, you mean all Bivalves, then there are 30,000 species.
To yield a quart of shucked clams, you typically need about 3 to 5 pounds of in-shell clams, depending on their size and species. Smaller clams will require a larger quantity to reach a quart, while larger clams will yield more meat per shell. It's best to check specific recipes or guidelines for the type of clams you are using, as the yield can vary.
Besides humans, many other animals will eat clams. Most often, birds such as sea gulls and also many fish will eat clams.
A clam weighs more than 200 kilograms, measure as much as 120 cm
Yes, clam shells contain calcium carbonate which is a form of calcium. Calcium is a key component of shell formation in many marine organisms, including clams.
I don't know about "stored" but many people will put clams into a bath of cornmeal before cooking them. This helps the clam to "cough" out any sand and dirt inside of them. It works!
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me and my friends dig up clams in cape cod. we sold them for 6 dollars 1 dozen hope that helps!