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Clams and scallops and bivalves, oh my! With so many shellfish in the sea, you might think that clams and scallops only really differ in the types of dishes they’re served in. However, there are a lot of interesting differences between these 2 bivalve mollusks. In this article, we’ll tell you how to tell scallops and clams apart. We’ll also give you tips on differentiating them from oysters and mussels, too. Read on to learn more about these interesting sea creatures!
Things You Should Know
- Clams usually live in the shallow waters of the intertidal zone, while scallops live in deeper waters.
- Clams have smoothed edges along their shells, while scallops typically have ribboned edges.
- Clams burrow under the sand and stay there, while scallops constantly move and swim.
- Clams have a chewier texture and saltier taste, while scallops tend to be softer and have a more subtle flavor.
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References
- ↑ https://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/aku/akug98002.pdf
- ↑ https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/fish-facts.aspx?fishname=shellfish%20-%20bay%20scallop
- ↑ https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/atlantic-surfclam
- ↑ https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/shellfish/recreational-shellfish/illness-prevention/identification
- ↑ https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/atlantic-sea-scallop
- ↑ https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/shellfish/recreational-shellfish/illness-prevention/identification
- ↑ https://sciencing.com/fun-clam-10048870.html
- ↑ https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Marylander/fishandshellfish/Documents/RangiaClam.pdf
- ↑ https://www.issc.org/scallops
- ↑ https://www.issc.org/scallops
- ↑ https://sciencing.com/fun-clam-10048870.html
- ↑ https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition/nutrition-information-cooked-seafood-purchased-raw
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/7-reasons-to-love-oysters-even-if-you-hate-them/
- ↑ https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/atlantic-sea-scallop
- ↑ https://sciencing.com/fun-clam-10048870.html
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/animal/clam
- ↑ https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/fish-facts.aspx?fishname=shellfish%20-%20bay%20scallop
- ↑ https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/atlantic-surfclam
- ↑ https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/atlantic-sea-scallop
- ↑ https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/atlantic-surfclam
- ↑ https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/atlantic-sea-scallop
- ↑ https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/fish-facts.aspx?fishname=shellfish%20-%20bay%20scallop
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