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Giant Clam

Tridacna maxima

Photo by Mel11
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Field Notes

Description:

The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve molluscs. Colour of mantle highly variable.

Habitat:

Coral reef off Komodo, embedded in coral.

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PublishedJune 19, 2020

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