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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Bivalvia > Family Tridacnidae |
| Burrowing
giant clam Tridacna crocea Family Tridacnidae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This large clam with wavy 'lips' is sometimes seen on our undisturbed Southern shores, tucked into coral rubble and even among living corals. But it is often overlooked. Features: At 10-15cm, it is the smallest of the giant clams. It is buried deep in living and dead coral in relatively shallow water near living reefs. It bores into the hard surface with a combination of chemical and mechanical methods that is still poorly understood. |
 Pulau Hantu, Aug 03 |
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 Short fluted scuplturing on shell. |
Burrowing giant clams on Singapore shores
 Pulau Hantu, Mar 05  |
 Pulau Hantu, Feb 06  |
 Pulau Semakau, Jun 05  |
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References
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Sea Challengers. 314pp.|
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