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

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

so we want to know why giant clams are special," said Li. In collaboration with researchers at the University of Guam and the Western Australian Museum, the team compared the genes of T.

Most countries have laws that prohibit commercial exploitation of giant clams, but the international shell trade continues and subsistence harvest is ongoing in many places. One exception is Australia ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

Giant clams, which live on the seabed of the Pacific coral reefs, have risen from “vulnerable” to “critically endangered,”—only one step from extinction in the wild. Giant clams appear ...