Fluted giant clam (Tridacna squamosa) in between coral, Mu Ko Lanta Marine National Park, Thailand

Tridacna squamosa is one of a number of large clam species native to the shallow coral reefs of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is distinguished by the large, leaf-like fluted edges on its shell called ‘scutes’ and a byssal opening that is small compared to those of other members of the Tridacnidae family….

  • Produced by:
    Peter Prokosch
  • Year:
    01/11/2015

Fluted giant clam (Tridacna squamosa) in between coral, Mu Ko Lanta Marine National Park, Thailand

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