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Maxima Clam

Tridacna maxima

Photo by YueXinhĐẹp
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Description:

The maxima clam (Tridacna maxima), also known as the small giant clam, is a species of clam found throughout the Indo-Pacific. They are much sought after in the aquarium trade, as their often striking coloration mimics that of the true giant clam, however the maximas maintain a manageable size, with the shells of large specimen typically not exceeding 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in length.

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Comments (6)

Is it Mammal or Other category..?
@AshishNimkar: ya. I think you're right. This is a giant clam http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxima_clam @Elsa: Yes these are for the aquaria trade.
I think you're right, looks very much like several T. squamosa! Are these for the aquaria trade?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clam
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PublishedJune 28, 2011

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