clam-flat

(klăm′flăt′)

n. New England

A level stretch of soft tidal mud where clams burrow.

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A few confided they're not going back to the clam-flats this season.

Both man and nature must share blame for demise of shellfish

Enhancement of softshell clam-flats is performed in New England using wild or hatchery-reared seed but only anecdotal information is available (Beal 2005, Calderon et al.

Influences of physical and biological variables on softshell clam (Mya arenaria Linneaus 1758) burial

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