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First observation of the giant clam Tridacna squamosa in French Polynesia: a species range extension

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  1. Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Arue, Tahiti, French Polynesia

    A. Gilbert & S. Andréfouët

  2. Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes–ESA CNRS 8046, Université de Perpignan, 66860, Perpignan Cedex, France

    S. Planes

  3. Centre de Recherche et Observatoire de l’Environnement, BP 1013, Moorea, French Polynesia

    S. Planes

  4. PROCFish Coastal Fisheries Programme, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, BP D5, 98848, Noumea, New Caledonia

    K. Friedman

  5. Service de la Pêche, Papeete, BP 20, Tahiti, 98713, French Polynesia

    G. Remoissenet

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Gilbert, A., Planes, S., Andréfouët, S. et al. First observation of the giant clam Tridacna squamosa in French Polynesia: a species range extension. Coral Reefs 26, 229 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-007-0218-x

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