ARCTIC SURFCLAM Background
The Arctic surfclam (Mactromeris polynyma) is a large clam (75-125 mm), similar in appearance to the more common Atlantic surfclam. The main distinguishing feature is that most specimens have a purple color in the foot and mantle that turns red upon cooking, similar to lobster and shrimp. It is foun...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | |
| Format: | Text |
| Language: | English |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.614.7824 http://starfish.mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/rap/internet/ssr_1996_037_e.pdf |