Elongate Clam [Tridacna maxima]
Description
This smaller relative of the Giant Clam often appears as an elongated, neatly patterned shell with bright, mottled colors. When divers approach, the mantle may extend and gently pulse with the water flow, revealing a living mosaic of color and texture.
Where To See Elongate Clam
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Bivalves
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Cockles (Bivalves)
Cardiida
|
| Family |
Cockle Shells
Cardiidae
|
| Genus |
Giant Clams
Tridacna
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