Hitchhiker clam???

[Rick Krejci]

I've had this live rock from Florida in my tank several months and have this critter on the rock. Before my tuxedo urchin got to it, it had yellow petals on it and overall it appears to be in the shape of a clam, although I've not seen it open or close. Not sure if the yellow petals are algae or what, but really have no clue what it is. It's about 0.75 the size of a dime across

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

I'm not sure looks like a oyster of some kind? @saltyfilmfolks

 

[Maritimer]

That was my thought as well, Lovemyreef2015.

_Really_ exotic-looking oyster!

~Bruce

 

[sfin52]

I agree an oyster of some sort.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I've had this live rock from Florida in my tank several months and have this critter on the rock. Before my tuxedo urchin got to it, it had yellow petals on it and overall it appears to be in the shape of a clam, although I've not seen it open or close. Not sure if the yellow petals are algae or what, but really have no clue what it is. It's about 0.75 the size of a dime across

O M Y Gaaaa. Yea, I’m I love.

Prettty sure it’s an oyster.
Probably described as a frilled oyster , or fringed , or ridged.
If you search Florida oysters native and oysters there’s gov, park, and tourist sites with a lot of the local fauna listed.

Super jealous!

 

[Rick Krejci]

Thanks so much for the responses! Cool things like this are why I love to get real live rock. Discovering new stuff all the time!