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Minor Jackknife Clam

Ensis minor (Chenu 1843)

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.

References

  1. ^ MolluscaBase (2018). "Ensis minor (Chenu, 1843)". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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Ensis minor: Brief Summary

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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.

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Distribution

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New Jersey to Florida to Texas

Reference

North-West Atlantic Ocean species (NWARMS)

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