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Ensis minor

Species of bivalve From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ensis minor
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Ensis minor, or the jackknife clam, is a long, smooth-shelled, burrowing clam found in the Atlantic Ocean. These clams are often collected for food. Ensis minor can grow up to 17 cm (6.7 in) in length. It is white, sometimes with reddish-brown markings.

Right and left valve of the same specimen:

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