Geoduck Clam: Anatomy, Habitat, and Culinary Uses #56108 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts a geoduck (Panopea generosa), one of the largest burrowing clams in the world, known for its elongated siphon that can extend over three feet. The shell features concentric growth rings and a robust, oval shape, while the siphon displays fine longitudinal striations-key identifiers for this species. Native to intertidal and subtidal zones of the northeastern Pacific, geoducks are prized both ecologically and as a delicacy in Asian cuisine.

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