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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. | ||
| − | 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]]. | + | 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. |
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Latest revision as of 20:00, August 10, 2009
A clam is a bivalve mollusc, being two shells divided into two pieces.
Clams are regularly 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.