there is a clam in the skeleton of my torch

[RonLarimer]

I bought a torch about 4 months ago and it had what I thought were some old tube worm skeletons on it. In the past 2 weeks little father duster type worms have been coming out more frequently and I noticed a clam growing quickly.

 

I'm not even sure if I should be happy about it. What do you think?

[anizato]

From my very limited knowledge I understand they are beneficial filter feeders, but I do not know if this pertains to ALL clams, I only know this fact of Tridacnas.

[Jellyingabout]

Awesome hitch hiker!

[Azedenkae]

It may be a source of annoyance for the torch in this case. :-/

 

May, may not.

[bpb]

Awesome hitchhiker indeed. Even if it's not colorful. It does actually look like a trindacna skeleton, not one of those mud clams folks eat.