The shellfish, commonly known as the “quahaug” (mercenaria mercenaria), is hereby designated as the state shell for the state.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-4-12., under Chapter 42-4 State Emblems.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-4-12.
The shellfish, commonly known as the “quahaug” (mercenaria mercenaria), is hereby designated as the state shell for the state.