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Summary
Razor Clams
(Siliqua patula)
Habitat: Sand beaches; low tide zone to sub-tidal zone
Eats: Filters the water for plankton
Defense: Buries itself quickly into the sand.
Notes: Razor Clams have been known to live 18 years, though their average life-span is five years. Razor Clams have been found up to one-half mile offshore. Domoic acid collects in the tissue of Razor Clams. This naturally occurring by-product of phytoplanktons is poisonous to humans. It appears that domoic acid rates are increasing and human impacts may be the cause. Scientists are studying this relationship.
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This image is public domain because it was first published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source:
http://olympiccoast.noaa.gov/living/marine_wildlife/invertebrates/invertlist.html
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