Stunning Squomosa X Crocea Hybrid Clam Shows Up At Saltcritters
We consider ourselves to be clam connoisseurs of sorts, though we probably act more like junkies anytime a clam is presented. Normally, we can control ourselves to an extent, but today’s offering from Saltcritters is sending our clam addiction into overdrive. They received one very special Tridacna squamosa x crocea hybrid as part of their normal shipment, and our jaws dropped as soon as we gazed upon its awesomeness.
We have covered squammie and crocea hybrids before, but this one has a much more of an intense pattern. The lateral scutes on its shell are reminiscent of the squamosa clam, while its mantle is sort of a blend between the two species. That said, it does seem to heavily favor that crocea mantle pattern.
As for the clam’s backstory, it is a maricultured specimen from Bali that just showed up with a mixed box of squamosa and crocea clams. While digging around through the box, the owner of Saltcritters noticed that not only was he missing a squamosa, and he also had an extra clam that didn’t look like the rest of the croceas. After a quick back and forth email conversation with the supplier, it was revealed to …read more
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