sentence: Clams have a burrowing foot that they use to dig down into the sand or mud to hide.
sentences_after: If you go to the beach and see little holes that appear in the sand each times the waves go away, it is probable that clams made them. Scientists classify clams by how far down they dig and what kind of surface they dig into. Some burrow less than an inch under the sand, while others dig several inches below the surface.
concept_name: clam
headings: Clam Clinging clams
categories: Bivalves Seafood