what clam is this?

Discussion in 'Clams' started by dumbderk, May 6, 2010.

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  1. dumbderk

    dumbderk Purple Spiny Lobster

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  3. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    hmmm looks like it might be a top of the line maxima?
     
  4. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Cooks Island Maxima ? lol its in the image title.
     
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  5. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    It does look like a maxima, but it could be a crocea, you would need to see the shell to be sure.
     
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    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    K+ to this....
     
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  9. whippy

    whippy Sailfin Tang

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    My sea senses tell me maxima...from (ooooooohhhhmmmmmmm) Cook Island :)
     
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    I have not seen any crocea in those colors.
     
  12. ClamsOnDemand

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    MAXIMA, could be vanuatu.