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Corbicula Japonica
''Corbicula japonica'' is an edible species of brackishwater clam, a bivalve mollusk in the family Cyrenidae, the basket clams. The common names of the species include ''Shijimi'' (after its Japanese name), Japanese basket clam, or Japanese blue clam. Summary Japanese basket clams settle at the mouths of rivers in brackish water. During low tide, people are able to see them in tidal flats and collect them for food. Their shells are roughly 30-35mm and are reddish-brown while young, turning black as they mature. Their shells are glossy and have a tendency to grow concentric circles from their base, similar to Corbicula fluminea. The inside of their shells is purple when they are young and becomes white as they mature. Their reproduction is based on gonochorism. As food Shijimi and Asari (''Venerupis philippinarum'') are the most popular types of clam used in miso soup and Tsukudani in Japan. See also * Ornithine Ornithine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid that plays a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temple Prime
Temple Prime (September 14, 1832, New York City – February 25, 1903, New York City) was an American amateur conchologist. He studied under Louis Agassiz at Harvard University Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636 as Harvard College and named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of high .... He described several new species of the bivalve family Cycladidae. Prime was also an amateur genealogist, publishing several books on his own family history. Notes and references External link Conchologists 1832 births 1903 deaths Scientists from New York City American genealogists American malacologists Historians from New York (state) {{US-zoologist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corbicula Fluminea
''Corbicula fluminea'' is a species of freshwater clam native to eastern Asia which has become a successful invasive species throughout North America, South America, and Europe. ''Corbicula fluminea'' is commonly known in the west as the Asian clam or Asiatic clam. In Southeast Asia, ''C. fluminea'' is known as the golden clam, prosperity clam, pygmy clam, or good luck clam. Overview ''Corbicula'' have had global success as an Invasive species, aquatic invasive species, having been introduced to a novel range including South America, North America and Europe. Human industrial activity, such as transport of larvae via ballast water in container ships, has been noted in the literature as a chief invasion vector. A market exists for Asian clams for human consumption in Japan, China, and other countries in the region. According to the United States Geological Survey, ''C. fluminea'' is likely to continue to expand its North American range until it reaches the maximum extent of its l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsukudani
is small seafood, meat or seaweed that has been simmered in soy sauce and mirin. As a flavorful accompaniment to plain rice, tsukudani is made salty enough to not go bad, allowing high osmotic pressure to preserve the ingredients from microbial spoilage in Japan's humid climate. Its name originates from Tsukudajima, the island (in present-day Chūō, Tokyo) where it was first made in the Edo period. Many kinds of ''tsukudani'' are sold. Traditionally made ''tsukudani'' is preservable and has been favored as a storable side dish in Japanese kitchens since the Edo period. ''Tsukudani'' can be made with kombu or wakame seaweeds, and is often made to reuse ingredients from making dashi that would otherwise be discarded. It is usually eaten with steamed rice as a flavoring agent since the flavor is very intense (approximately 1 tbsp for one bowl of rice). Finished ''tsukudani'' is served chilled from the refrigerator, where it takes on a gelatinous texture. Local variations * Asari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miso Soups
is a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a dashi stock into which softened miso paste is mixed. In addition, there are many optional ingredients (various vegetables, tofu, ''abura-age'', etc.) that may be added depending on regional and seasonal recipes, and personal preference. In Japanese food culture, ''Miso'' soup is a representative of soup dishes served with rice. Miso soup is also called . Along with '' suimono'' (clear soup seasoned with a small amount of soy sauce and salt in a dashi stock), miso soup is considered to be one of the two basic soup types of Japanese cuisine. Miso paste The type of ''miso'' paste chosen for the soup defines a great deal of its character and flavor. ''Miso'' pastes (a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and the fungus ''Aspergillus oryzae'', known in Japanese as ' (麹菌), and sometimes rice, barley, or other ingredients) can be categorized into red (''akamiso''), white (''shiromiso''), or mixed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venerupis Philippinarum
''Lajonkairia lajonkairii'' is an edible species of saltwater clam in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams. MolluscaBase eds. (2022). MolluscaBase. Lajonkairia lajonkairii (Payraudeau, 1826). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=140727 on 2022-02-05 Common names for the species include Manila clam, Japanese littleneck clam, Japanese cockleCohen, A. N. 2011''Venerupis philippinarum''.The Exotics Guide: Non-native Marine Species of the North American Pacific Coast. Center for Research on Aquatic Bioinvasions, Richmond, California, and San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland, California. Revised September 2011. and Japanese carpet shell. This clam is commercially harvested, being the second most important bivalve grown in aquaculture worldwide.Cordero, D., et alPopulation genetics of the Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) introduced in North America and Europe.''Nature: Scientific Reports'' 7, Article number: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asari (bivalve)
Asari may refer to: The Asari are a caste of artisans and craftsmen who do metal working and make jewelry. They are also involved in the construction trades of carpentry and masonry. They are followers of Vishvakarman, the Hindu god of craftsmen and architects, from whom all Asari claimed to descend from. They are found in the Vedas where according to legend they made chariots and weapons for kings and rajas. The jewelry and metal items made by the Asari are often used in Hindu rituals and ceremonies. Fiction * Asari, a fictional race in the video game series ''Mass Effect'' * '' Asari-chan'', a Japanese manga series by Mayumi Muroyama Places * Asari (crater), on the dwarf planet Ceres *Asari, Latvia, a neighbourhood of Jūrmala, Latvia *Asari-Toru, a Rivers State, Nigeria People *Junko Asari (born 1969), a Japanese marathon runner *, Japanese ski jumper *Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, jailed leader of the Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force Other uses *''Asari'', the Japanese term for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miso Soup Of Shizimi(corbicula Japonica) 2014
is a traditional Japanese seasoning. It is a thick paste produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and ''kōji'' (the fungus ''Aspergillus oryzae'') and sometimes rice, barley, seaweed, or other ingredients. It is used for sauces and spreads, pickling vegetables, fish, or meats, and mixing with dashi soup stock to serve as miso soup, a Japanese culinary staple. Miso is high in protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, and it played an important nutritional role in feudal Japan. Miso is still widely used in Japan, both in traditional and modern cooking, and has been gaining worldwide interest. Typically, miso is salty, but its flavor and aroma depend on the ingredients and fermentation process. Different varieties of miso have been described as salty, sweet, earthy, fruity, and savory. History The origin of the miso of Japan is not completely clear. *Grain and fish misos had been manufactured in Japan since the Neolithic era (Jōmon period (14,000–300 BC)). These are c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gonochorism
In biology, gonochorism is a sexual system where there are only two Sex, sexes and each individual organism is either male or female. The term gonochorism is usually applied in animal species, the vast majority of which are gonochoric. Gonochorism contrasts with Hermaphrodite, simultaneous hermaphroditism but it may be hard to tell if a species is gonochoric or sequentially hermaphroditic. (e.g. Parrotfish, ''Patella ferruginea''). However, in gonochoric species individuals remain either male or female throughout their lives. Species that reproduce by Thelytokous, thelytokous parthenogenesis and do not have males can still be classified as gonochoric. Terminology The term is derived from Greek language, Greek (''gone'', generation) + (''chorizein,'' to separate). The term gonochorism originally came from German gonochorismus. Gonochorism is also referred to as unisexualism or gonochory. Evolution Gonochorism has Convergent evolution, evolved independently multiple time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tidal Flats
Mudflats or mud flats, also known as tidal flats or, in Ireland, slob or slobs, are coastal wetlands that form in intertidal areas where sediments have been deposited by tides or rivers. A global analysis published in 2019 suggested that tidal flat ecosystems are as extensive globally as mangroves, covering at least of the Earth's surface. / They are found in sheltered areas such as bays, bayous, lagoons, and estuaries; they are also seen in freshwater lakes and salty lakes (or inland seas) alike, wherein many rivers and creeks end. Mudflats may be viewed geologically as exposed layers of bay mud, resulting from deposition of estuarine silts, clays and aquatic animal detritus. Most of the sediment within a mudflat is within the intertidal zone, and thus the flat is submerged and exposed approximately twice daily. A recent global remote sensing analysis estimated that approximately 50% of the global extent of tidal flats occurs within eight countries (Indonesia, China, Austral ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Species
In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. Other ways of defining species include their karyotype, DNA sequence, morphology, behaviour or ecological niche. In addition, paleontologists use the concept of the chronospecies since fossil reproduction cannot be examined. The most recent rigorous estimate for the total number of species of eukaryotes is between 8 and 8.7 million. However, only about 14% of these had been described by 2011. All species (except viruses) are given a two-part name, a "binomial". The first part of a binomial is the genus to which the species belongs. The second part is called the specific name or the specific epithet (in botanical nomenclature, also sometimes i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brackish
Brackish water, sometimes termed brack water, is water occurring in a natural environment that has more salinity than freshwater, but not as much as seawater. It may result from mixing seawater (salt water) and fresh water together, as in estuaries, or it may occur in brackish fossil aquifers. The word comes from the Middle Dutch root '' brak''. Certain human activities can produce brackish water, in particular civil engineering projects such as dikes and the flooding of coastal marshland to produce brackish water pools for freshwater prawn farming. Brackish water is also the primary waste product of the salinity gradient power process. Because brackish water is hostile to the growth of most terrestrial plant species, without appropriate management it is damaging to the environment (see article on shrimp farms). Technically, brackish water contains between 0.5 and 30 grams of salt per litre—more often expressed as 0.5 to 30 parts per thousand (‰), which is a specific grav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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