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Maxima Clam

Tridacna maxima

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Isla
Isla 12 years ago

thanks! I'm very happy to be here! :D

Christiane
Christiane 12 years ago

@ 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
Christiane 12 years ago

Thanks you ISLA.. It's great to find ID's!

Isla
Isla 12 years ago

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!). :)

Christiane
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Christiane

Western Australia, Australia

Spotted on Apr 6, 2010
Submitted on May 31, 2011

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