An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of
Malacological and Conchological Terms

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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QUAHOG   The "hard shell clam" Mercenaria mercenaria. Pronounced: KO-hawg. The young clams are called LITTLENECK clams and the older (but not fully mature and huge) are called CHERRYSTONE clams.
   


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