rare fossilized giant clam - both sides, with lock and muscle print - Tridacna gigantea - 78×50×46 cm

Fossil: double-folded shell (scallop) Taxonomic order: Cardiida Superfamily: Cardioidea Family: Cockles (Cardiidae) Subfamily: Giant mussels (Tridacninae) Species: Tridacna Species: gigantea - both mussel flaps are in excellent conservation - rare offer - Excellent state of conservation - both flaps fit perfectly together - beautiful nacre preservation - detailed vertebrae (Umbo) - perfect with lock - even with visible muscle imprint - beautiful interior view - exciting exterior views - with growth (corals and sponges) - Rare find Discovery site: Coral reef limestone in the Kenya border with Tanzania Dimensions: approx. 78 x 50 x 23 cm per flap Total height: Approx. 46 cm Weight: approx. 42 kg per flap Shipping is securely packaged as load transport. Export documents will be prepared. Delivery within 30 working days from receipt of payment.