JManrow Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 https://reefbuilders.com/2013/04/01/coralline-clam-cryptic-giant-clam-species-perfect-coralline-algae-mimic/ The Coralline Clam is a new species of Tridacna giant clam has been found living in plain sight on the shallow reefs of the Solomon Islands. The very unusual clam species was discovered by Julian Sprung on some recent shallow diving when he noticed some abnormal movements of ‘coralline algae’. Upon closer inspection Mr. Sprung was surprised to see that the coralline algae was actually the mantle of a giant clam which was almost perfectly camouflaged to look like the pink stuff. Not since Tridacna costata have we seen a new species of giant clam discovered, but it’s understandable how this one went unnoticed for so long. Although it seems that most new reef species being discovered these days come from deeper waters or remote unexplored regions, the new ‘Coralline Clam’ is specially adapted to live in very shallow water, in areas which are often too turbulent and wave-pounded for any divers or boats to approach. On the Solomon Island expedition Julian only found three specimens of the Coralline Clam, one of which he was able to bring back alive while the other two were preserved for use in the holotype and paratypes in describing the new giant clam species. The Coralline Clam seems to be particularly rare in the Solomon Islands and further exploration is needed to determine the species’ exact geographic distribution. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 That is so cool! Here is a pic from the article: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcanLord Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 These aren't going to be cheap lol how does this one man find so many fish and coral? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPSCALES Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 This was an April fools joke.... Look at the date on the article. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmdh Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 This was an April fools joke.... Look at the date on the article. You had to spoil it didn't you? Sent from.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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