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Tridacna derasa -Southern giant clam or smooth giant clam This one was observed in South Rock, Lankayan Island, Borneo.<br />
Is hard to tell the species because I cannot see the clam's shell. But when I look at mantles it is most likely to be T. derasa, even though people was also suggesting me T. squamosa...difficult clams! Fall,Geotagged,Malaysia,Southern giant clam,Tridacna derasa

Tridacna derasa -Southern giant clam or smooth giant clam

This one was observed in South Rock, Lankayan Island, Borneo.
Is hard to tell the species because I cannot see the clam's shell. But when I look at mantles it is most likely to be T. derasa, even though people was also suggesting me T. squamosa...difficult clams!

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

omg, both fascinating and a little terrifying :) Posted 9 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Magnificent animal. Posted 9 years ago

Leuba Ridgway

Lion

Like a gorgeous quilt in silken material - must have been wonderful to see in its natural surroundings. Posted 9 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Thanks for liking it. These clams are always impressive because of how big they are and also because of the many color variations. A gift of nature :-) Posted 9 years ago

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The Smooth Giant Clam

The southern giant clam, "Tridacna derasa", is a species of extremely large marine clam in the cockle family, Cardiidae.

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Similar species: Cockles, Tellins, And Allies

Species identified by Patomarazul

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Uploaded Apr 18, 2016. Captured Sep 29, 2015 10:02 in Malaysia.

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