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Geoduck

Panopea generosa

Geoduck (Panopea generosa)Not assessed

Photo: The Evergreen State College · CC BY 4.0

Molluskfilter-feeder

The Pacific geoduck is a hefty saltwater clam that burrows into the seabed along North America's west coast. Its name comes from the Lushootseed word 'gʷidəq,' and it's known for its long, fleshy siphon that sticks out from its shell like a trunk.

  • Belongs to the Hiatellidae family of bivalves.
  • One of the largest burrowing clams in the world.
  • Its siphon can extend up to a meter in length.
OceanNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Mollusk
Scientific name
Panopea generosa
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
North America
Diet
filter-feeder
Relative size
giant

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