Fluted Clam Shell spike The Knobby Star is sometimes

The Knobby Star is sometimes called the “jeweled star” because of the blue and white knobs all over its body

colonies can reach up to a meter across

The Lace Corals can grow from 6 to 12” (15 - 30 cm) in height

It is identified by its unique patterns of cream

a remarkable feat of natural engineering

Fluted Clam Shell spike The Knobby Star is sometimesThe Fluted Giant Clam, Tridacna squamosa, is one of a number of large clam species native to the shallow coral reefs of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is distinguished by the presence of large leaf like fluted edges on its shell called 'scutes' which are often used as shelter by organisms such as small crabs, clams and other invertebrates. Normal colouration of the mantle ranges from browns and purples to greens, blues and yellows which are