The Atlantic cockle clam, a saltwater species commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most ...

There are many types of clam found all over the world. Some suit steaming, others are opened and served raw (like oysters), others can be used in stews or chowders. Popular species of clam include ...

But as it turns out, one group of marine mollusks was way ahead of us. A new study reveals that clams called heart cockles -– so-named because of their heart-shaped shells -- have unique structures in ...

Cockles are sometimes called blood clams because the liquid that the raw (or lightly blanched) bivalves release when opened is dark red. They look similar to clams, except that cockle shells have ...

When buying live molluscs, look for those with shells that are smooth and shiny. The shells of clams, cockles, mussels and oysters should be tightly shut or should shut immediately if you tap them ...