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This edible bivalve, characterized by a thick, oval shaped shell, was used by Native Americans to make wampum. The shell of young clams has raised ridges while older quahogs have smoother shells. |
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Hard-shelled Clam or Quahog (Mercenaria mercenaria) |
 
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This edible bivalve, characterized by a thick, oval shaped shell, was used by Native Americans to make wampum. The shell of young clams has raised ridges while older quahogs have smoother shells. |
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Hard-shelled Clam or Quahog (Mercenaria mercenaria) |
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