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Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"
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Beautiful complete natural specimen, Tridacna Gigantas / Giant Clam shell / fossil featuring matching top and bottom halves. White in color. Seven folds. Nautical, Maritime, beach decor.
"The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve mollusks. There are several species of "giant clams" in the genus Tridacna, which are often misidentified for Tridacna gigas, the most commonly intended species referred to as "the giant clam".
Tridacna gigas is one of the most endangered clam species. Antonio Pigafetta documented these in his journal as early as 1521. One of a number of large clam species native to the shallow coral reefs of the South Pacific and Indian oceans, they can weigh more than 200 kilograms (440 lb), measure as much as 120 cm (47 in) across and have an average lifespan in the wild of over 100 years. They are also found off the shores of the Philippines and in the South China Sea in the coral reefs of Sabah (Malaysian Borneo).
The giant clam lives in flat coral sand or broken coral and can be found at depths of as much as 20 m (66 ft). Its range covers the Indo-Pacific, but populations are diminishing quickly, and the giant clam has become extinct in many areas where it was once common. The maxima clam has the largest geographical distribution among giant clam species; it can be found off high- or low-elevation islands, in lagoons or fringing reefs. Its rapid growth rate is likely due to its ability to cultivate algae in its body tissue." (Source: Wikipedia)
Dimensions:
9.75" x 6.5" x 5.75" (Width x Depth x Height)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good Overall - Gentle wear.
- Seller Location:Dayton, OH
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