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Boring Clam (Tridacna crocea)
InvertebrateverifiedLeast Concern

Tridacna crocea

Lamarck, 1819

Boring Clam

Also known as: Crocus Clam, Crocus Giant Clam, Saffron-Coloured Clam, Boring Giant Clam

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About

Max size

15 cm

Taxonomy

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Cardiida

Family

Cardiidae

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Elongate Clam (Tridacna maxima)

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Papillicardium minimum

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Painted Eggcockle (Laevicardium pictum)

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