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	Renee Shelton BellaOnline's Fishing Editor

All About Purchasing Oysters
Oysters are bivalves with a diversity in both number of variety of the species, and how they can be prepared. Oysters can be purchased in many forms, such as live (in the shell), fresh or frozen (shucked) and canned.

Bivalves and Univalves Shellfish
What are bivalves and univalves, and what are the differences between the two? This article describes these two popular mollusks.

Crayfish, Crawfish and Crawdads
Crayfish are small crustaceans that look like mini lobsters. They are freshwater creatures, and are popular to eat steamed or made into sauces.

Quagga and Zebra Mussels
These mussels are both invasive species, and pose an economic and ecological threat to many areas and can hurt native species. If you were in a boat that was fishing in infested waters, it is important to clean the boat thoroughly before going back into water.

What is a Cephalopod?
What is a cephalopod? A cephalopod is a marine animal characterized by its tentacles, symmetrical body and large head. Cephalopods have an ability to release ink to protect against predators.

What is a Cephalopod?
What is a cephalopod? A cephalopod is a marine animal characterized by its tentacles, symmetrical body and large head. Cephalopods have an ability to release ink to protect against predators.