What compels them to open up their shells? Watch the video above, and we will explore the topic further. Filter feeding is an important part of a giant clam’s life. They get their nutrients from ...

But as it turns out, a foot is just one of the many bizarre features you'll find inside a clam. Like oysters and mussels, clams are bivalves, a kind of mollusk that's encased in a shell made of ...

For lunch I brought a big clam and mussels from the coast. They are so easy to cook in the shell and they come out delicious. I need to process more acorns and mesquite too. Fortunately ...

Break the shells in half at the hinge then pat them dry with paper towels. Pack the mixture into the clam shells, mounding it slightly over the top. You probably won't need all the clam shells.