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

And that shell comes in all different sizes. There are small clams, like these, which are often used for cooking. And then there are giant clams, which can grow more than a meter long and weigh as ...

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 ...

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 ...

Razor clams - also called bamboo clams - have sweet, tender meat. In this dish, they're grilled with butter and a little fish sauce, then topped with uni and dried fish roe, which changes the dish ...

Cool the clams then remove the meat from the shells. Break the shells in half at the hinge then pat them dry with paper towels. Pack the mixture into the clam shells, mounding it slightly over the ...

When the clams have opened, discard the garlic and any empty clam shells. Add the drained pasta ... Tear 4 sheets of parchment paper, each about 2 feet long. Place one-fourth of the pasta mixture ...