McDonald's Happy Meal web site confirms that the October 2015 kids' meal theme will be based on the current film Hotel Transylvania 2 (not The Nightmare Before Christmas, which was released back in in 1993).
There are differences in the shell textures of oysters and clams. The shell of a clam is smooth and shiny while an oyster has a rough outer shell. Both the organisms take in water through the shells but the filtering procedure is different. Oysters produce pearls which are in much demand but clams do not.
Cherrystone-eaten raw or most often used for baked clam appetizers such as clams casino. Chowder-the largest and toughest hard clams. usually wind up in chowders. Other sizes that are not as commonly used are: Pasta Necks (or Spaghetti clams) - smaller than Little Necks, they are tender and easy to digest. Their delicate flavor goes well in light sauces, pasta or rice dishes. Since they are less than an inch and a half they may not be legally harvested in New Jersey.