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Clams Oysters and Scallops
Clams, oysters and scallops are bivalve mollusks native to both freshwater and saltwater habitats. Many are edible and some types of oysters produce the world’s freshwater and saltwater pearls. All questions about clams, oysters and scallops can be directed here.
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Where in a marsh does the scallop live?
Scallops are bottom feeders. They're found on the ocean floor. So the water zone in which they live is the third water zone. That particular zone of the ocean is called aphotic, which means 'having no light' in Greek. It's more than 3,300 feet/1,000 meters down from the ocean surface.
The top zone, in which most ocean life is found, is called the sunlit or euphotic zone. The word 'euphotic' means 'well lit' in Greek. It tends to end about 660 feet/200 meters down from the ocean surface, in clear waters.
The middle zone is called the twilight or disphotic zone. The word 'disphotic' means 'poorly lit' in Greek. It begins about 3,300 feet/1,000 meters down from the ocean surface.
The soft shell clam is a saltwater animal. The soft shell clam lives in the mud of the water about 10 inches beneath the muddy surface. People and animals eat the soft shell clam as a protein source.
How long does cooked oysters keep in fridge?
I'm always finicky about leftover seafood. It might last longer but it would be best to use it up within a couple days. Make sure it is stored in the coldest part of the fridge.
Can cherrystone clams be frozen?
Yes they can but it is best to shuck them first then freeze them in their own liquid and a bit of salt water.
If by butt, you mean their anus, then yes. Snails have an anus on the side of their body.
Pearls are smooth crystalline calcium carbonate and can form in many species of mollusk. However, the large spherical jewels are formed in "pearl oysters" (pearl mollusks of the family Pteriidae), which are a different family from the edible oyster. There are two methods by which pearl-producing mollusks produce pearls. Neither of these methods involve a grain of sand, although this is a common misconception.
Natural Pearls = No Human Intervention
Natural pearls are produced when the shell of a mollusk is invaded by an intruder, most often a boring parasite. The intruder makes its way into the mantle tissue of the mollusk. This tissue has special nacre-secreting cells known as epithelial cells. These cells form a sac around the intruder (pearl sac) and begin depositing a calcium carbonate substance known as nacre. Nacre is the building block of pearls.
Cultured Pearls = Human Intervention
Cultured pearls are produced in both saltwater mollusks and freshwater mussels. The process involves coaxing open the shell, and in the case of saltwater mollusks, making a small incision on the reproductive organ and inserting into this incision a rounded bead made of freshwater mussel shell and a small piece of mantle tissue from a donor mollusk. The same process of natural pearl production then takes place.
In the case of cultured freshwater pearl production, incisions are made to the mantle organ of the mussel, up to 16 on either side of the valve, and small pieces of donor mantle tissue are inserted. This is followed by the same process of natural pearl production.
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Although clams can produce "pearls", they are non-nacreous and have little commercial value. Mollusks from the family Bivalvia are the producers of pearls. There are 8000 different species of which only approximately 20 will consistently produce pearls.
Clams that do produce pearls likely produce them in a similar fashion as pearl-producing mollusks, by the invasion of a parasitic worm or other organic intruder - NOT a grain of sand. That is an urban legend.
The edible oyster is not a pearl producer and the term "pearl oyster" is a misnomer. The correct scientific term would be pearl mollusk.
Fortunately most of the things, including clams, are dead when we eat them.
Except for oysters, of course. Oysters are .... different.
If it is well prepared (cooked, roasted or whatever we do with clams) and you didn´t find it on the beach, rotting and a bit like goo ... why not?
How have mussels adapted to survive in their environment?
It uses filter feeding way to help it. almost every ocean has dead substances and this is what helps the oyster to adapt well to it's surrounding, well this is one of them research and you will find a lot of information. good luck. God Bless you
What type of mollusk has large eyes?
Yes, some mollusks do have eyes... right on the top. Also, octopuses, squids, and cuttlefishes are mollusks, and have beautifully evolved eyes.
What are the ingredients in clam chowder?
The most traditional Clam Chowder is New England Clam Chowder. Consisting of : Bacon, Onions, Celery ( and it's leaves ), Flour, Fish Stock, Potatoes, Milk, Whipping Cream, and Clams ~Chestnut
Some day when a little oyster has grown up into a big oyster he/she gets the choice to move onto a different stage of life. Much like an Amish person gets to choose to leave all they know an oyster can do so too. Unlike an Amish person however an oyster can choose to return to what it once was. So his little oyster penis inverts itself to form a vagina. Once he gets sick of the vag he can then inflate it back into a penis. I hope you realize that oysters can also have hot steamy sex with themselves too. Now pearl oysters are a whole different story because they are part of a different bivalve family completely. Hope this helped! Much love --- A Sexually Confused Oyster
What are the two shells of a clam held by?
The hinge ligament hold the two shells together as well as the adductor muscles which controls the opening and closing of the bivalve.
Whats the habitat of a shellfish?
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How long can I keep fresh clams on ice?
How long clams will keep depends many things, including
# How long ago they were harvested # The quality of the water from which they were harvested # Handling after harvest # Handling during distribution # Handling at the store # Handling by the customer Keep them cool and dark, 32°F - 45°F, and covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
It is best to consume them the day they are purchased.
No. The zebra mussel is a small shellfish named for the striped pattern of its shell. It is typically found attached to objects, surfaces, or other mussels by threads extending from underneath the shells.
Zebra mussels are filter feeders. They are capable of filtering about one liter of water per day while feeding primarily on algae.
Zebra mussels attach to any stable substrate in the water column or benthos: rock, macrophytes, artificial surfaces (cement, steel, rope, etc.), crayfish, clams, and each other, forming dense colonies called druses.
They are similar to clams that are familiar such as in clam chowder.
How are oysters and clams different?
Oysters taste like disgusting slobby nothing! its so digusting. IT TOOK ME OVER 20 GLASSES OF WATER TO GET THE TASTE OUT. If you were thinking of having oysters tonight, D.O.N.T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What does a scallop taste like?
Abalone has a very mild flavour most analagous to squid. It performs similarly to squid going hard and rubbery if overcooked. I think it is a good base for other flavours such as garlic, tomato sauces, and olive oil etc.
Do clams have pearls in them if found on the coast?
No, clams never have pearls in them no matter where they are found .Oysters are the ones that have peals but it's a very rare to find one "the pearls that is not the oysters" .That's why there so expensive!
Why is it unwise for oyster fishermen to chop upa starfish and throw the pieces back?
It pollutes the water with the hard shell and all that.
The main reason why oyster fishermen should not chop up a starfish is because all the chopped up pieces of starfish will each grow into another starfish. So when the oyster fishermen think they killed a starfish, they really made new ones which will eat and kill the oyster crop (the two main predators of oysters are humans and starfish).
