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Not sure type of shell
04-23-2014, 05:23 AM,
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RE: Not sure type of shell
(04-22-2014, 01:27 PM)paul monfils Wrote: This is a member of the giant clam family, Tridacnidae.  The largest species in this family can reach nearly 4 feet in length, but this is one of the smaller species, seldom reaching 1 foot in length.  It's common name is Bear Paw Clam.  Scientific name Hippopus hippopus.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_paw_clam
Thanks Paul!
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Not sure type of shell - by dedeteague - 04-22-2014, 12:59 PM
RE: Not sure type of shell - by paul monfils - 04-22-2014, 01:27 PM
RE: Not sure type of shell - by dedeteague - 04-23-2014, 05:23 AM

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