Small Giant Clam [Tridacna noae]
Description
Also known as Noah's Giant Clam, it is a marine bivalve mollusk found in the waters of the Western Pacific, particularly the South China Sea. They exhibit a range of colors from browns to blues and greens and can grow up to 40cm. This species is often found in shallow waters where it filters feed for nutrients.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Giant Clams
Tridacnidae
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| Genus |
Small Giant Clams
Hippopus
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