It allows the snail or clam to make it's own shell.
a shell
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.
Soft shell clams -- called steamers -- are usually used for fried clams.
magic
really hard
No. Are you really that dumb?
On their shell phones!
can cherrystone clams be eaten on the half-shell
close up their shell
Yes, clams are shellfish, they have a shell.
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