In the sand surrounding coral reefs, the giant clam reigns supreme; they are massive, multi-colored, and statuesque. As the largest living bivalve mollusk, the giant clam acts as a lynchpin for its ...

Come nightfall, the giant clam closes its shell. The mantle on its shell also contains two holes, the inhalant and exhalant ...

Various stakeholders implemented a Giant Clam Restocking Project in Anilao to save the endangered species from extinction. The March 15 activity included representatives from the local government of ...

Clams are known for their layered shells, each layer representing a year of growth much like the rings of a tree. This specific giant clam’s shell provided researchers with insights into decades of ...

The average shell length (SL) and total weight of the blue strain were 80.30 ± 7.96 mm and ... As an aquaculture animal, the viability of the boring giant clam is a very important performance trait, ...

A single mantis blow equals 15,000 newtons, resulting in a force more than 2,500 times the shrimp’s weight. The clam may have a built-in fortress with its shell, but it stands almost no chance against ...

A clam squirted water in a defensive response as a forager attempted to pry it open. Footage shows a woman using a small rock to shuck the mollusc, which was tightly attached to a rock in Shan ...

February's monsoonal rainfall in northern Queensland has had a devastating effect on the Giant Clam Garden off James Cook University's Orpheus Island Research Station, with the reduced salinity in the ...

The Crab Cooker stands out like a cheerful maritime beacon among the upscale shops and restaurants of Newport Beach, ...