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Tridacna is a genus of large saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs in the subfamily Tridacninae, the giant clams. Many Tridacna species are threatened. They have heavy shells, fluted with 4 to 6 folds. The mantle is often brightly coloured. They inhabit shallow waters of coral reefs in warm seas of the Indo-Pacific region. [2]
Mantle of giant clam with light-sensitive spots, which detect danger and cause the clam to close. Tridacna gigas, the giant clam, is the best-known species of the giant clam genus Tridacna. Giant clams are the largest living bivalve molluscs. Several other species of "giant clam" in the genus Tridacna are often misidentified as Tridacna gigas.
Sometimes the giant clams are still treated as a separate family Tridacnidae, [1] but modern phylogenetic analyses included them in the family Cardiidae as a subfamily. [2] [3] Two recent genera and eight species are known: Hippopus—2 species; Tridacna—10 species; Recent genetic evidence has shown them to be monophyletic sister taxa. [4]
He says that a fresh clam shouldn’t have a strong smell, but rather a faintly oceanic aroma. The shells should be closed. If any rogue clams are slightly open, gently tap the shell to test them.
The headline in this 1940 Barnstable Patriot story was "Old Clam Chowder Recipe In Rhyme," and added this description: "The following recipe-in-rhyme for real old Cape Cod Clam Chowder was ...
Tridacna squamosa is a peaceful resident and does not harm other organisms, in the wild or otherwise. Despite its ability to shut completely, anemones, triggerfish, and puffers may be predators in a domestic environment. It is also recommended not to be kept with anemones as the anemone may move close to the clam and sting or eat it.
Add the clams, wine, pepper flakes, and water. Cover and simmer until the liquid reduces in volume by about half, 5 minutes. When the clams have opened, discard the garlic and any empty clam shells.
Clams casino Clam chowder with whole clams. Clams casino – a clam "on the halfshell" dish with breadcrumbs and bacon. [1] It originated in Rhode Island in the United States [2] and is often served as an appetizer in New England and is served in variations nationally. Clam cake – also known as clam fritters [3] Clam dip – a dipping sauce ...