Boring clam (Tridacna crocea Lamarck, 1819)

http://animal-world.com/encyclo/reef/clams/images/CroceaClam_TridacnaCroceaTRCl_Cn1245.jpgBoring 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:  From fishemen, diving

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