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GOOEY-DUCK [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Universal entry(ies)
Panopea generosa
Latin
Panopea abrupta
Latin
DEF

A very large edible clam [of the family Hiatellidae,] that weighs over 5 pounds, has siphons ... and is found burrowing deeply in sandy mud along the Pacific coast of North America.

OBS

The clam's name, pronounced "gooey-duck" is of Native American origin and means "dig deep." It is variously spelled "goeduck," "goiduck," or "gweduck."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Panopea generosa
Latin
Panopea abrupta
Latin
OBS

Mollusque bivalve de la famille des Hiatellidae.

Spanish

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