Common name of Tridacna squamosa
 
Common Name Fluted giant clam
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official Trade Name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Philippines
Locality Mactan, Cebu (Ref. 89179).
Ref. Floren, A.S., 2003
Life Stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core behavior
1st Modifier mod. for size
2nd Modifier morphology
Remarks 'clam', from Middle English 'clam', i.e., 'clamp'
 
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