Laoshan Shijin She (Laoshan Razor Clam)

Laoshan Shijin She

　　Shijin She, or razor clam, is a famous seafood delicacy from Laoshan. It belongs to the phylum Mollusca, class Bivalvia, and family Mactridae. Its shell is roughly triangular, thin and soft, with a slight depression at the front near the umbo and a more prominent back. The ventral edge is rounded, and the shell surface features a shiny yellowish-brown outer layer with a light purple top. Shijin She is found in the sandy-mud tidal flats of Laoshan Bay, Shazikou Bay, and the coastal areas of Wanggezhuang Town, typically inhabiting the low-tide zone at depths of 6–7 centimeters. They usually weigh around 10 grams. Renowned for their exceptional flavor, Shijin She are considered a premium local dish. In addition, they hold notable medicinal value—both the meat and the shell can be used in traditional medicine, offering benefits such as clearing heat, removing dampness, resolving phlegm, nourishing yin, and promoting urination.