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

but there are also cold water species

where traditional filter feeding is less effective

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