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Pictures of the difference between clams and razor clams

Difference between razor clams and clams:Different sizes, different appearances and different flavors.

Appearance:The shell of the clam is thick and strong, round or nearly triangular, tan or brown, with a white or bluish-purple inner surface of the shell, while the shell of the leech is brittle and thin, long and flattened, with oblique concave grooves from the top of the shell to the ventral edge;

Difference in size:The size of clams is much smaller than that of leeches;

Difference in taste:Though they are both seafood, the leeches taste better than the clams. Yummy.

The cowpea is a family of bivalves widely distributed throughout the world. It represents a genus of nesting moths with small to medium-sized shells, which are thick and strong, rounded or subtriangular; the shells are glossy, concentrically veined, tan or brownish, and the inner surface of the shell is white or greenish-purple. This species usually inhabits freshwater and freshwater areas of Pelican County, and its flesh is tasty and highly nutritious. It is edible and a natural feed for waterfowl and fish.

The leech, scientifically known as leech, is a mollusk. It is an animal belonging to bivalves, amphibians and shellfish. It usually lives in the ocean and is a common seafood ingredient. It has a brittle and thin shell that is oblong and squarish. From the top of the shell to the ventral edge, there is a diagonal concave groove, so it is called leech. Ningbo coastal beaches are numerous, and the cultivation of leeches has a unique advantage and is a specialty of Ningbo Dazhonghai. Facing Sanmen Bay, Ninghai Changjie area is flooded by fresh water all year round. The seawater is salty and light, the bait is rich, and the coating is mainly silt. So leeches grow fast, large, tender and fat, white in color and fresh in taste.