Shellfish - Molluscs

Mussels Cockles Whelks & Winkles Clams Scallops Oysters
Shellfish – Molluscs

Bivalves are shellfish with two shells joined by a hinge, examples include Oysters and Mussels. Other shellfish such as the gastropods (members of the snail family) have only one shell, examples include Limpets and Whelks.

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Top Row, left to right  1.Clams – Hardshell   2.Oysters (Pacific)    3.Samphire
Middle Row  4.Clams – Venus   5.Clams – Palourdes     6.Clams – Praire 7.Whelks
Bottom Row   8.Mussels     9.Clams – Amande   10.Winkles