Definitions of Mya arenaria
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an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
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synonyms:
long-neck clam, soft-shell clam, steamer, steamer clam
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type of:
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clam
burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness
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clam
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