southern quahog
mollusk
Also known as: Mercenaria campechiensis
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The southern quahog (Mercenaria campechiensis) is a species of edible clam, a bivalve mollusk with a thick shell. It is typically found in the intertidal zone from Chesapeake Bay to the West Indies. This clam can grow to be about 7.5 to 15 cm long and has a heavy, white, plump shell. Small quahogs, including the southern quahog, are often referred to as "cherrystones". Quahogs are an important food source along the Atlantic coast.12
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