Watch the Video Click here to watch on YouTube In the sand surrounding coral reefs, the giant clam reigns supreme; they are massive, multi-colored, and statuesque. As the largest living bivalve ...

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.

For context, "quahog" is the Native American name for Mercenaria mercenaria, a species of hard-shelled clam. the smaller Little Neck variety as well as big, juicy Cherrystones and Chowders.