Clam

A clam (ハマグリ. Hamaguri) is a type of deep sea creature found in, it is a benthic animal found at the bottom of the ocean. It has a circular shadow. Diving is the only way to get it.

=Donating to the Museum= In an information board in the aquarium will list information about this creature.

"Bivalves shaped like chestnuts, they live in shallow waters and hide in sand when predators approach. They secrete a viscous liquid that gets pulled along by the current and enables long-distance travel. They are popular both roasted in the shell and cooked in a variety of soups and chowders."

New Leaf
Despite being a Fishing Tournament, Chip will still accept deep-sea creatures, however, they will not be scored. Chip will say this when given a clam:


 * ''"Now with your clams, you can stew 'em or grill 'em or steam 'em. Me, I'm a fan of a good chowder. But then again, I'm perfectly happy to just swallow them whole, shell and all! I'm tough like that!

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