MeSH definition : A genus of hard-shelled clams in the family Veneridae, class BIVALVIA, commonly called
quahogs. They are found just below the surface in the subtidal or lower intertidal
coastal waters.;
MeSH synonym : mercenarias; quahogs; quahog;
MeSH annotation : as animal & food; general or unspecified; prefer specifics; as food, coordinate IM
with SHELLFISH (IM);
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercenaria;
A genus of hard-shelled clams in the family Veneridae, class BIVALVIA, commonly called
quahogs. They are found just below the surface in the subtidal or lower intertidal
coastal waters.
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