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Smooth Giant Clam

Tridacna derasa

Description:

Can grow to 60 cm. Smooth shell with 5-6 strongly projecting vertical folds. Mantle with colorful striped pattern of wavy lines or spots.

Habitat:

Seen while snorqueling in the shore of Lankayan Island, Sabah (Borneo):

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2 Comments

The MnMs
The MnMs 7 years ago

Thanks Daniele! Yes, they are really diverse and always interesting :-)

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 7 years ago

Beautiful Marta! I never tire of seeing these giant clams.

The MnMs
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The MnMs

Philippines

Spotted on Oct 1, 2015
Submitted on May 19, 2016

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