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Bivalve Shells

Razor Clam
Jean Allsopp

Razor Clam

About 100 species appear worldwide, 13 of those in North American waters. The thin, elongated shells may be brownish or greenish with a smooth surface. Length ranges from inch to 9 inches. Sides are parallel, and the ends are roughly square.

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