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Maxima Clam

Tridacna maxima

Photo by Christiane
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Maxima clam

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Comments (4)
Isla
thanks! I'm very happy to be here! :D
Christiane
@ ISLA.. Welcome to Project Noah.. It is a great place for all us nature lovers and for everyone who wants to learn more about all things living!
Christiane
Thanks you ISLA.. It's great to find ID's!
Isla
I think this clam could possibly be a Tridacna maxima.... which is one of the smaller giant clams and it's shell usually adheres to rock. They can be found around Australia (and apparently pretty much anywhere!). :)

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