Laser!

This Clam - Ctenoides ales is fondly known as Electric Clam, Laser Clam and even Disco Clam for the flashing lights.

Check out this link for more detailed info on the light :

https://surfaceoptics.com/hyperspectral-imaging-soc710-disco-clams/

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Thanks for the info, added 2 videos to the species record that show the light pulse effect:
https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/10417/videos Posted 8 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for adding the videos, Ferdy :) Posted 8 years ago

The Electric Clam

"Ctenoides ales" is a species of saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Limidae, the file clams. It is known by the names electric flame scallop, disco scallop, electric clam and disco clam. The clam has been given these nicknames because its soft tissues flash light like a disco ball. It is the only bivalve known to have light displays.

The electric clam is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to Palau Islands and.. more

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Similar species: File Clams

Species identified by Albert Kang