Here in the canals around Phoenix, the Grackles eat the Corbiculas. From the number of shells I find in my lawn, I'd guess the clams are their preferred diet.
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King Henry VIII, he of the wives, was very fond of eating Anodonta. Presumably the glochidia made them crunchy or something. He also invented the Turducken, except his version began with a wren and ended with a capon on the outside.



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In Japan, Corbicula is a staple and is invariably eaten in Miso soup.

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Some butter, garlic and wine would definitely improve the experience of eating Corbicula.
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Thoughts on this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDlxWr1ugMI

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