Geoducks, pronounced "gooeyducks," are the largest burrowing clams in the world. Native to the Pacific Northwest, they are one of the longest living organisms in the animal kingdom. They have a life expectancy averaging 146 years with the oldest recorded at 160 years old. These clams are found on shore at extremely low tide. Foragers for this animal have to dig very deep and wrestle with the strength of this behemoth bivalve. I couldn't post some of the more up-close photographs of these geoducks, I hate to be so prudish, but their appearance is almost obscene. The protruding appendage is called a neck. I do encourage a browse of these character clams on Google Images. Alas, another curiosity to you...
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