The clam is in kingdom Animalia, phylum Mollusca, and class Bivalvia. There are numerous species of clam, such as Ark Clams, Duck Clams, Giant Clams, and Pearl Oysters. The most common clam in Maine is The Portland Clam. They are called Bivalvia because they have TWO hinged parts. Clams have one foot that allows them to move.
The clam I dissected was 7 centimeters long, and six centimeters wide, weighing 126 grams. When cracked open, the texture felt that of any fish that I've ever felt. The mantle and gills looked a bit nasty.
What distinguishes this animal from others that I've observed, is that it does have organs that most of the others have, but they appear to be different. There was some symmetry. Organs that both the clam and the human have are the foot (though clams have only one), and the heart.
