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Pleistocene piddock bore holes

Monterey formation shale from Farm Center, Carmel Valley, CA

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Pleistocene rock with piddock (boring clam) holes

Carmel Valley, California

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Don't let their name fool you—boring clams rock hard! As they twist and turn, their rough shells mosh pits into the shale bed and make room for other animals to join the underground party.

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There are many different kinds of reefs—the shale reef, for instance, is a layered condominium primed for boring clams, piddocks, and hordes of other reef-raff tucked away in the mineral shelves.

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