A '''clam''' is a [[bivalve]] mollusc, being two shells divided into two pieces.
A '''clam''' is a [[bivalve]] mollusc, being two shells divided into two pieces.
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Clams are regularly [[fishing|fished]] for food in both saltwater and freshwater environments. They can be eaten raw or cooked, and can provide an excellent source of [[protein]]. Shellfish is forbidden in the Kosher diet as stated in Leviticus 11:9-12. {http://www.godhatesshrimp.com/}
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Clams are regularly [[fishing|fished]] for food in both saltwater and freshwater environments. They can be eaten raw or cooked, and can provide an excellent source of [[protein]]. Shellfish is forbidden in the Kosher diet as stated in Leviticus 11:9-12.