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New giant clam species discovered!!

Deadly Sushi

Deadly Sushi

The One, The Only, Sushi
By Elizabeth Mitchell
Science reporter, BBC News
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A new species of giant clam has been discovered in the Red Sea.
Fossils suggest that, about 125,000 years ago, the species Tridacna costata accounted for more than 80% of the area's giant clams.
The species may now be critically endangered, researchers report in Current Biology journal.

One of the great features of the desert-enclosed Red Sea is that you can literally time-travel from the present, several hundred thousand years into the past," said Dr Richter.​

The research team uncovered well-preserved fossil evidence that suggested stocks of these giant clams plummeted some 125,000 years ago - during an interval between Ice Ages.
They believe this period coincides with the appearance of modern humans in the Red Sea area.
Giant clams were abundant, large in size and easily accessible - making them an attractive food source for hunter-gatherers.
In "pre-human times", T. costata may have been up to 60cm long. Since then, shell size has also decreased dramatically.
"The overall decline in giant clam stocks - with the striking loss of large specimens - is a smoking gun indicating over-harvesting," said Dr Richter.
The scientists were not expecting to find a new species in an area as well studied as the Red Sea.
The research highlights how little is known about marine biodiversity in general, the scientists said. "The coral reefs in particular... may still harbour very large surprises," said Dr Richter.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7588857.stm
 
My Favorite!!


Bearded Clam
This Is One Tasty Treat

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST --Refined diners appreciate the savoury taste of one of the Pacific's little-known seafood delicacies, the bearded clam. Renowned for its pungent, yet robust flavour, the bearded clam is a rare treat that is a genuine pleasure for the tongue.

The savoury flavour of the Pacific Bearded Clam is an irresistible temptation to most people.

This furry little mollusk is often compared to chicken in its texture, although it can smell fishy if not snatched up fresh. Inside its shell, the bearded clam stews in its own juices, and the delightful taste is revealed every time it is opened up.

The bearded clam gets its name from the seaweed that grows on its shell. The seaweed nourishes itself on the minerals in the clam's shell, and clings to it like lichen. The mossy seaweed gives the clams an appearance of facial growth--like a beard.

The bearded clam is found in the northern Pacific regions, buried deep in hard-to-reach seabeds. Bearded clam divers toil hard to get to their tasty treasure, but they know the reward is worth the effort.

Restaurateurs admit that men love the bearded clam, and that for women it in an acquired taste. They say that the bearded clam is best when it's tasted for the first time, moist and dripping in its own succulent juices.

The clams make for an excellent chowder, but connoisseurs insist they be kept uncooked, preferring to pry them open with their fingers and slowly lick the insides. Many Canadians find that the bearded clam is almost as desirable as beaver, another delicacy.

Creston Colgate, a Seattle chef working in Vancouver, has a few tips for would-be gourmets.

"Coaxing them out is half the battle," said Creston. "And they go very well with zucchini. You'll find them juicier and almost begging to be swallowed. For bearded clam, you'll definitely need to head downtown."


Those who have tried bearded clams are passionate about them. "I love them when they're hot and steamy," said Diana Butcher, a recent convert. "I let the juices run down my chin. It's so sensuous."

"I love chowing down on bearded clams," agreed Woody Normus, seafood lover. "I can't get enough of them. In fact, bearded clams are the reason I like to eat out so much!"

"I've never seen a bearded clam," said young Billy Roth. "But someday, when I'm older, I hope to sink my face into one."

Although most bearded clams are bearded, there is are some recipes that call for the beard to be shaved off. Incidentally, bearded clam chowder is one of the only soups where it's normal to find a hair.
 

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OH this is ****ing RICH! Humans caused this big ass clam to dissapear 125,000 years ago because thats about when man showed up........... Give me a ****ing break.









Deadly Sushi said:
By Elizabeth Mitchell
Science reporter, BBC News
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_44973297_clam_naumann_226long.jpg

The new giant clam species has a deeply folded shell outline




A new species of giant clam has been discovered in the Red Sea.


Fossils suggest that, about 125,000 years ago, the species Tridacna costata accounted for more than 80% of the area's giant clams.
The species may now be critically endangered, researchers report in Current Biology journal.​



One of the great features of the desert-enclosed Red Sea is that you can literally time-travel from the present, several hundred thousand years into the past," said Dr Richter.​

The research team uncovered well-preserved fossil evidence that suggested stocks of these giant clams plummeted some 125,000 years ago - during an interval between Ice Ages.
They believe this period coincides with the appearance of modern humans in the Red Sea area.
Giant clams were abundant, large in size and easily accessible - making them an attractive food source for hunter-gatherers.
In "pre-human times", T. costata may have been up to 60cm long. Since then, shell size has also decreased dramatically.
"The overall decline in giant clam stocks - with the striking loss of large specimens - is a smoking gun indicating over-harvesting," said Dr Richter.
The scientists were not expecting to find a new species in an area as well studied as the Red Sea.
The research highlights how little is known about marine biodiversity in general, the scientists said. "The coral reefs in particular... may still harbour very large surprises," said Dr Richter.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7588857.stm
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