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.
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
Wing says Spissula Alaskana was changed to Spissula solidissima. Common name used to be Pinkneck or surfclam.
See 92.29.001
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Sea Animal
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