Hard ClamThe hard clam or quahog clam belongs to the mercenaria genus. The belong to a type of mollusc that are called bivalves meaning they have bodies that are made up of 2 hinged parts. The hard clam can be found off the eastern coasts of North America and Central America. The hard clam is edible and is enjoyed by many people around the world.
The hard clam does not have a brain or a heart. It's bivalve shell is their exoskeleton. It is made up of calcium carbonate which makes it extremely hard and sturdy. The hard clam's shell protects it from harm and from other mechanical damages. |