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Atlantic jackknife clam - Ensis leei Area of Fort Napoleon, Oostende.  Atlantic jackknife clam,Belgium,Ensis leei,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Atlantic jackknife clam - Ensis leei

Area of Fort Napoleon, Oostende.

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  1. Weird. Might make an instrument out of it? Posted 3 years ago
    1. Not sure...I think the name is just because of its shape :-) They are edible, in Spain at least Posted 3 years ago

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The Atlantic jackknife clam is a large edible marine bivalve mollusc found on the North American Atlantic coast, from Canada to South Carolina. The species has also been introduced to Europe. The name "razor clam" is also used to refer to different species such as the Pacific razor clam " or Razor shell ".

Similar species: Rock-borers, Jacknives, Etc.
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Apr 2, 2022. Captured Aug 15, 2012 14:35 in 6WQJ+JJ Ostend, Belgium.
  • SP550UZ
  • f/4.3
  • 10/4000s
  • ISO50
  • 31.67mm