Derasa Clam Shell (3”-4”) spike and are subsequently gradually enveloped

and are subsequently gradually enveloped and digested by sponge cells migrating to the area of contacts

Agaricia agaricites

They are also abundant on upper reef slopes and in lagoons

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

as well as off the shores of Kenya

Derasa Clam Shell (3”-4”) spike and are subsequently gradually envelopedThe Derasa Clam (Tridacna derasa) is the second largest clam of the Tridacna clams. It is also one of the easier clams to care for. This clam can grow to about 20 inches in captivity. They typically have a brown gold coloration with white stripes or spots. It may also have bright blue along the outline of the mantel.