Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
92.29.004 A—F
Accession#:
92.29
Credit Line:
Donated by Caroline Jensen.
Object Name:
Shell
Title:
Atlantic Surf Clam (Spissula Solidissima)
Description:
Bivalves are ridged on exterior and smooth inside, symmetrical and regular in shape.
A — 4.5 inches by 1.5 inches complete pair, hinge still attached, brown exterior only 25 percent eroded.
B & C— 4.5 inches by 3.125 inches by .875 inches detached pair, brown exterior, very shiny white interior with yellow.
D — 5.25 inches by 2.125 inches by .5 inch prominent exterior ridges, exterior pinkish tan, interior dull with gold and orange coloration, prominent ledges.
E & F — 3 inches by 2.125 inches by .5 inch, golden tan on exterior, dull and shiny white interior with yellow on outside.
Notes:
Donor's label reads: "RED — NECKED CLAM" — Spissula Alaskana. Found in moderately deep water; sand. length 4 or 5 inches. From Pearl Harbor Beach"
Wing says Spissula Alaskana was changed to Spissula solidissima. Common name used to be Pinkneck or surfclam.
See 92.29.001
Search Terms:
Biological
Sea Animal
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