23 Oct 2017

Can Giant clams 'walk'?

Do Giant clams 'walk'? If they do, how fast can they 'walk'?
Dr Neo Mei Lin shares her experimental work on the cutest baby Giant clams. In a blog post on Marine Science work in Singapore.


Singapore got Giant clams, meh?

Yes! The Fluted giant clam is still regularly seen on Singapore's reefs.
Fluted giant clam (Tridacna squamosa)
Pulau Tekukor, Jan 2017.

Fluted giant clam (Tridacna squamosa)
Terumbu Pempang Laut, May 2017.


The Burrowing (aka Boring) giant clam is also seen on Singapore's reefs.
Burrowing giant clam (Tridacna crocea)
Terumbu Semakau, Aug 2017.




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