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

New research reveals how resident algae altered the genome of these fabled sea creatures, allowing them to access more ...

Giant clams, among the largest mollusks in the ocean, are a fascinating part of tropical coral reefs. These enormous ...

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

“Understanding their genetics and ecology helps us better understand the coral reef ecosystem.” Unlike popular myths—like the one in Disney’s “Moana 2” where the giant clam eats humans—these ...

Unlike popular myths—like the one in Disney's "Moana 2" where the giant clam eats humans—these vegetarian mollusks rely on algae living within their bodies for energy. If giant clams ingest ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON— Responding to a petition by biologist Dwayne Meadows, Ph.D., and following the Center for Biological Diversity’s notice of intent to sue, the National Marine Fisheries Service proposed ...