What Is A Geoduck? The Ocean's Giant Burrowing Clam
In Canada, a bountiful harvest sits beneath the sands in the form of a long, wrinkly clam that burrows into the seafloor. The geoduck, pronounced “goo-ey duck”, is perhaps one of nature’s most lewd creations (though arguably the penis fish still takes the crown) and is a giant among shellfish. Their shells, which are around 15 to 20 centimeters (6 to 8 inches), are outperformed by the geoducks’ massive siphon that when agitated stands to attention at around 1 meter (3.3 feet) in length. The geoduck’s impressive measurements make it the largest burrowing clam in the world. What is ...
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