What's inside a clam? A retractable foot, a siphon for sucking up water, powerful muscles, and, sometimes, a pearl. And you thought oysters were fancy. Following is the transcript of the video.

Many giant clam species have colorful mantles. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the ...

There are a few bioluminescent bivalves, but once again, the disco clam does things its own way. Instead of producing light, it reflects it. The edge of its red, tentacled mantle has two distinct ...

Energy expenditure, food intake, activity and body temperature are measured in mice using the CLAMS instrumentation system located in the MMRU in the CNRC. Each experiment is individually designed to ...

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There are many types of clam found all over the world. Some suit steaming, others are opened and served raw (like oysters), others can be used in stews or chowders. Popular species of clam include ...

Turn the clam over and cut the muscle from the other side of the shell ... Slice the siphon in half then put the pieces in a bowl. Pull out the mantle (which is long and thin) and place it ...

By Hilary Achauer When you head out for your daily run, with each stride you’re strengthening your quadriceps, your hamstrings and your upper calf muscles. The muscles on the sides of your hips ...

Researchers at Yale are looking at an unexpected source of inspiration to enhance solar panel efficiency: the giant clams ...

Rinse the clams well and scrub if necessary in cold water. Discard any with cracked or damaged shells and those that don’t close when tapped on the edge of the sink. Place the rest in a large bowl.

Clams are the key ingredient to a world of international flavors, from brothy French soups to heaping bowls of steaming pasta ...