Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

Researchers sequenced the genome of the giant clam Tridacna maxima, revealing genetic adaptations for algae symbiosis. These ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...

It's not every day that most of us are shopping for or cooking clams and mussels. Perhaps you're planning on doing a Feast of the Seven Fishes or want to prepare a classic cioppino. No matter the dish ...

Popular species of clam include: American hard shell clams – large clams with a thick, heavy shell Palourdes (also known as Manilla clams) – clams with a pretty, marbled shell that are ...

The clams are ready when the shells open. Push the clams to the sides of the wok to create a well in the centre. Stir the cornstarch/water mixture, then drizzle it into the liquid in the well.

Olympic’s razor clam population has been struggling for years ... Some turn up flaccid and gooey, tissues spilling listlessly from long, narrow shells. Others arrive as empty cases, their innards ...