Razor Clam (Noun)
Meaning
Marine clam having a long narrow curved thin shell.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The razor clam is a target species for commercial and recreational fisheries in many countries.
- Razor clams have a long thin siphon and a tongue-like foot with which they burrow into sandy substrates.
- Researchers have discovered a way to relocate and help restore dwindling populations of the Atlantic razor clam.
- Commercial harvesting of razor clams often results in significant bycatch of non-target species.
- After a sudden influx of rainwater washed into the estuary the mussels and razor clams produced plenty of plankton for other sea creatures.