Fluted Clam Shell (5”-6”) multi cut The corallites housing the polyps

The corallites housing the polyps are very shallow and form widely separated rows parallel to the margins of the fronds

which are green or gray in color

No two are alike

They are restricted to shallow waters and tend to live in sheltered areas where they eat plankton

Colonies of this species have vertical

Fluted Clam Shell (5”-6”) multi cut The corallites housing the polypsThe Fluted Giant Clam, 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 presence of large leaf like fluted edges on its shell called 'scutes' which are often used as shelter by organisms such as small crabs, clams and other invertebrates. Normal colouration of the mantle ranges from browns and purples to greens, blues and yellows which are