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

In a statement, the 336 pieces of fossilized giant clam shells retrieved on February 14 were turned over to the local government unit (LGU) for temporary custody and further measures, the PCG said ...

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

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 ...

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

Without the algae, the giant clams can starve. “The giant clams are very important for the stability of the marine ecosystem and support biodiversity,” Jingchun Li said. She added that many creatures ...

Giant clams appear in the popular Nintendo game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” and its shell measures over a meter long. Overfishing has threatened the species. Hippocampus haema ...