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Tridacna sp. (Giant Clam)
Leeds Museums & Galleries
United Kingdom
Tridacna live in symbiosis with algae. Algae live safely within the body of the Tridacna, which feeds on the nutrients the algae make through photosynthesis. Tridacna also filter feed, but get most of their nutrients from the algae they live with.
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Details
- Title: Tridacna sp. (Giant Clam)
- Physical Dimensions: object width: 250mm, object height: 150mm, object depth: 160mm
- Subject Keywords: Mollusc
- Type: Mollusc
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