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Maxima clam

Tridacna maxima

Photo by Radha
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Field Notes

Description:

This species of clam is found through the Indo-Pacific. They are sought after in the aquarium trade thanks to their brilliant, vivid colors.

Habitat:

Found living on the surface of reefs or sand, or partly embedded in coral,the small giant clam occupies well-lit areas, due to its symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic algae, which require sunlight for energy production. (via Wiki)

Notes:

I photographed this purple colored clam in a tidal pool.

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Comments (2)
Radha
@Leuba -- thank you, it shone hard and strong, in the sun :)
Leuba Ridgway
What a beautiful specimen and in a tidal pool !!! Thanks for sharing this. I don't think I like the idea of collection for aquariums, though.

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