Soft-shell Clams (1 of 3) (IMAGE) Cell Press Caption These are soft-shell clams (Mya arenaria) from a seafood market in New York. Credit Michael J. Metzger Usage Restrictions Credit Required. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.