Like oysters and mussels, clams are bivalves, a kind of mollusk that's encased in a shell made of two valves, or hinging parts. And that shell comes in all different sizes. There are small clams ...

Mussels and clams are both very popular shellfish, but have you ever noticed that mussels don't seem to have has much grit inside as clams? Here's the reason.

The purplish shells of quahogs, treasured in the past by Native Americans, now appear alongside gold, mother-of-pearl and onyx.

Clams and bottarga: a classic combination that in this recipe meets the goodness of seasonal vegetables to create a tasty ...

A fatal leukemia that decimates soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria) populations in the Atlantic may be caused by a contagious cancer cell line, according to results published today (April 9) in Cell.

Popular species of clam include: American hard shell clams – large clams with a thick, heavy shell Palourdes (also known as Manilla clams) – clams with a pretty, marbled shell that are ...

On the East Coast, the Wampanoag created elaborate belts of white and purple beads that were carved from hard-shelled clams. When threaded together, these beads also served as communication or ...

Palourdes (also known as Manilla clams) – clams with a pretty, marbled shell that are excellent for steaming Surf clams – clams with a shiny, taupe-coloured shell that also suit steaming ...