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Tridacna

Tridacna

9.9
A very large sea clam that lives on coral reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans
  • noun
  • /ˈtrɪdæk.nə/
  • Specialized
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  • Marine biologists discovered a rare Tridacna species on the coral reef.

Examples

  • Divers are often fascinated by the colorful mantles of the Tridacna.

  • The Tridacna is one of the largest clams in the world.

  • The Tridacna can reach enormous sizes compared to other clams.

  • Did you know that some species of Tridacnas can weigh over 200 kilograms?

  • The tridacna is a large marine clam that can weigh over 200 kilograms.

  • Divers often seek the tridacna for its vibrant shell, which is popular in souvenirs.

  • In the Indo-Pacific region, the tridacna plays a crucial role in the coral reef ecosystem.

Synonyms

giant clam
vsTridacna
  • US
1 5.7

A very large sea clam that lives on coral reefs

is the scientific genus referring to those reef shellfish specifically in the Indo-Pacific

Compounds

Tridacna gigas
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large sea clam that lives on coral reefs and can weigh up to 500 pounds

Surface Forms

Tridacna singular
Tridacnas plural

Etymology

The word Tridacna is made from tri- 'three', like in 'triangle', and dakna 'tooth'. It refers to the three strong 'teeth' at the clam's shell hinge, so the name helps you remember these large reef clams.