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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Giant clam (Tridacna gigas)

Fluted clam (Tridacna squamosa)
The fluted clam (Tridacna squamosa), also known as the scaled clam, can be identified by the large, leaf-like fluted scales on its shell... More 17 Images 1 Video
Southern giant clam (Tridacna derasa)
The southern giant clam is one of the largest of the ‘giant clams’, reaching up to an incredible 60 cm in length. The species is also known... More 7 Images 1 Video
Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima)
At less than a third of the size of the true giant clam (Tridacna gigas), the small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) deserves its name. As an... More 10 Images 1 Video
Horse’s hoof clam (Hippopus hippopus)
A member of the giant clam family (Tridacnidae), the horse’s hoof clam (Hippopus hippopus) is named for the shape of its shell. Reddish... More 4 Images 1 Video
Congeria (Congeria kusceri)
Information on Congeria kusceri is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Peppery furrow shell (Scrobicularia plana)
The peppery furrow shell (Scrobicularia plana) is a bivalve mollusc with a thin, flattened, rounded shell. The outer surface of the shell... More 4 Images 1 Video
Common cockle (Cerastoderma edule)
This well-known edible cockle has a solid shell, consisting of two valves, which feature prominent ribs and concentric growth-lines. The... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Razor shell (Ensis ensis)
This razor shell is a common, burrowing mollusc, which has an elongated fragile and narrow shell shaped like a cut-throat razor, hence the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Dreissena (Dreissena blanci)
Information on Dreissena blanci is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos

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