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soft-shell clam

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Also known as: Mya arenaria, longneck clam, steamer, steamer clam

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The soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria), also known as the longneck clam, or steamer, is a common ingredient of soups and chowders. Found in all seas, it buries itself in the mud to depths from 10 to 30 cm. The shell is dirty white, oval, and 7.5…
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