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Shellfish Anatomy and Types Explained

Shellfish are divided into two main types: mollusks and crustaceans, each with unique characteristics. Mollusks include univalves, bivalves, and cephalopods, while crustaceans have hard outer shells and jointed skeletons, including lobster, shrimp, and crab. Proper storage and preparation methods vary depending on the specific type of shellfish.

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Shellfish Anatomy and Types Explained

Shellfish are divided into two main types: mollusks and crustaceans, each with unique characteristics. Mollusks include univalves, bivalves, and cephalopods, while crustaceans have hard outer shells and jointed skeletons, including lobster, shrimp, and crab. Proper storage and preparation methods vary depending on the specific type of shellfish.

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Shellfish

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The Anatomy of Shellfish
Shellfish Anatomy Types of Shellfish
Unlike fish, shellfish lack There are two main types of
bones. They have hard shells of shellfish: mollusks and
that protect their soft bodies. crustaceans. Each type has
These shells come in a variety has unique characteristics
of shapes and sizes, that influence how they're
depending on the species. prepared and enjoyed.

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Mollusks
Univalves Bivalves Cephalopods
Univalves, like conch, have a Bivalves, such as mussels, Cephalopods, such as squid
a single, spiral-shaped shell. oysters, and clams, have two squid and octopus, have a thin
shell. two hinged shells that protect thin internal shell and
protect their soft bodies. tentacles.

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Oysters
1 Flavor Profile 2 Market Forms
The flavor of oysters is Live, Shucked, Canned, Frozen
influenced by the water where Frozen
they're harvested, with each
region producing unique
nuances.

3 Proper Storage
Store live oysters in a cooler, draped with seaweed or damp towels.
towels.

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Clams
1 Soft-Shell Clams
Soft-shell clams, also known as steamers or longnecks, have a
have a delicate flavor.

2 Hard-Shell Clams
Hard-shell clams, or quahogs, are classified by size, with geoduck
geoduck and manila clam being common examples.

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Mussels
Appearance
Mussels resemble small, dark blue or black clams.

Meat Texture
Mussel meat is tender and firm when cooked, ranging in color from
yellow to orange.

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Scallops

Edible Muscle Freshness Check


Only the muscle that closes the shell Fresh scallops should have a sweet,
is commonly eaten. sweet, clean aroma.

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Crustaceans
A crustacean has a hard outer shell and a jointed skeleton. Examples include
include lobster, shrimp, crab, and crayfish.

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Lobster
This animal has two large claws, four pairs of
pairs of legs, and a flexible, large tail. The
The lobster shell, which turns red when
cooked, is actually bluish or dark green.
green. Lobster meat from the tail, legs, and
and claws is sweet and white.

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Shrimp, Crab, Crayfish
Shrimp
Shrimp may be purchased raw in the shell, either fresh or frozen.

Crab
Although crab taste best fresh, picking the meat is an involved and
and lengthy process. Most crab are purchased in the shell, already
already cooked and frozen. Soft-shell crab are sold whole, while king crab
king crab legs are sold both split and whole.

Crayfish
Freshwater crustaceans that look like mini lobsters. Also called
crawfish/crawdads.

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