Scientific Name: Arctica islandica

• Acceptable Market Name(s): Clam, Hard
• Common Name(s): Ocean Quahog
• Scientific Name: Arctica islandica
• Hazard Information: HAZ
• ITIS TSN (see note below): TSN 81343
• Vernacular Name(s) (See note below.*) : Quahog; Black Clam; Hard Clam

* Note: The Vernacular Name(s) (if any listed above) are for CROSS REFERENCE ONLY, and generally not acceptable
for product labeling in interstate commerce. Their use may result in seafood misbranding.

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