The shells were found washed ashore in Maine. Great for art projects or use for cooking.
4.5” is the largest these clams grow, making that size less common to find. Please note that all orders are considered pre-orders, unless otherwise discussed. Pre-orders are not eligible for cancellation, unless the shells have not been able to be filled within an eight week period from the order date.
“The ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) is a speciesof edible clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Arcticidae. This species is native to the North Atlantic Ocean, and it is harvested commercially as a food source. This species is also known by a number of different common names, including Icelandic cyprine,[1] mahogany clam, mahogany quahog, black quahog, and black clam.“
