#maxima clam

[theseaorg-blog]

Maxima Clam

The Maxima Clam – Large, Sessile Bivalves of the Indo-Pacific The maxima clam, also known as the small giant clam, is a species of sessile mollusks common across the Indo-Pacific region. Their preferred habitat is on coral reefs – they usually live in well-lit areas, attached to the upper part... https://www.withinthesea.com/invertebrates/mollusks/bivalves/maxima-clam/

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[katewadsworth]

First project for my scientific illustration class, with process work. 

I believe I saw some of these (or a similar species) while I was snorkeling in Okinawa. Beautiful!