razor clams

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Definition of razor clams in English English dictionary: plural form of razor clam; solenidae; ensis
razor clam: A clam of several species with long curved shells resembling straight razors
razor clam: (Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) The razor shell, Ensis arcuatus, also called razor clam or razor fish, is a bivalve of the family Solenidae. It is found on sandy beaches in Northern Europe and Eastern Canada, such as Prince Edward Island, where it is most populous in the world. It prefers coarser sand than its relatives E. ensis and E. siliqua
razor clam: marine clam having a long narrow curved thin shell
razor clam: type of mollusc (also known as jackknife clam)
razor clam: Any of various clams of the family Solenidae, characteristically having long narrow shells. Any of several species of marine clams (family Solenidae) common in intertidal sands and muds, particularly of temperate seas. Razor clams have narrow and elongated shells (shaped like straight razors) up to 8 in. (20 cm) long. A large active foot enables them to move rapidly up and down within their burrow and retreat quickly when disturbed. With their short siphons (tubes) they feed on particulate material in seawater. Some species can swim short distances by jetting water through their siphons

razor clams

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ra·zor clams

reyzır klämz

/ˈrāzər ˈklamz/ /ˈreɪzɜr ˈklæmz/

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