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Razor clams are filter feeders that consume phytoplankton, which are single-celled plants. Clams will store some phytoplankton species’ biological poisons in their flesh if they consume them. The biotoxins don’t affect shellfish, but people can get sick after eating clams exposed to them. Domoic acid tests must be performed to detect biotoxins in clams and prevent health problems.