Merulina Coral (13"x7"x4”) birdsnest Widest pacific conch seashells are

Widest pacific conch seashells are extremely thick and heavy shells with beautiful patterns

they eat food such as plankton or suspended detritus as it passes them

The Fluted Giant Clam

with females attaining up to 16 inches in length

triangular shell flaps) along the hinge line

Merulina Coral (13"x7"x4”) birdsnest Widest pacific conch seashells areThis coral is found in shallow waters on reefs and in lagoons in tropical parts of the IIndo Pacific region. Colonies of this species have vertical, irregular, two sided fronds about 5 cm (2 in) tall and not more than 5 mm (0. 2 in) thick. The corallites housing the polyps are very shallow and form widely separated rows parallel to the margins of the fronds. The bases of these fronds may be dead while the upper parts are still alive supported by the