Jackknife Clam (Noun)
Meaning
Marine clam having a long narrow curved thin shell.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Jackknife clams are often found buried in sandy or muddy waters along the coast.
- The shell of a jackknife clam is long and narrow, with a curved shape that allows it to fit snugly into tight spaces.
- Jackknife clams are a type of marine bivalve mollusk that can be found in oceans around the world.
- These clams are filter feeders, using their siphons to draw in water and filter out tiny organisms and nutrients.
- Despite their abundance in many ecosystems, jackknife clams are not often sought after for food.