Boring clam (Tridacna crocea Lamarck, 1819)
Boring clam (Tridacna crocea Lamarck, 1819) ID: The colour of the valves is generally greyish-white, sometimes with a hint of pink-orange, yellow or orange colour -this colouration can form a band near the top margin, especially on the interior surface Biology: Its typical habitat is embedded in massivecorals, usually sessile,Filter feeder and symbiotic with photosynthetic algae Collection information: ...
Maxima clam (Tridacna maximaRöding, 1798)
Maxima clam (Tridacna maximaRöding, 1798) ID: Narrowly spaced scutes or scallops on the upper portions of each side of their hinged shellsBiology: Found living on the surface of reefs or sand, or partly embedded in coral, occupies well-lit areas, usually sessile, Filter feeder and symbiotic with photosynthetic algae Collection information: From fishemen, diving
Scaly clam (Tridacna squamosaLamarck, 1819)
Scaly clam (Tridacna squamosaLamarck, 1819) ID: Large, leaf-like fluted edges on its shell called 'scutes' and a byssal opening that is small compared to those of other members of theTridacnidae family Biology: Its typical habitat is embedded in shallow corals, usually sessile, Filter feeder and symbiotic with photosynthetic algae Collection information: From fishemen, diving ...