A man in Florida was walking with his family on a beach when he found an abnormally large clam. It turns out, it was not only big, but extremely old – and dates back to 1809. Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, ...
WAIKIKI, Hawaii (KHON2) — After losing $3 million in income due to pandemic closures, the Waikiki Aquarium felt another blow in June 2022, when their beloved giant clam died of natural causes. Staff ...
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The Smithsonian's National Zoo has welcomed several new additions to its Invertebrate Exhibit. Ten giant clams arrived in February from the Shedd ...
Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...
Giant clams thrive thanks to algae living inside their bodies, which feed them sugar made from sunlight. Scientists have now uncovered genetic adaptations that allow the clams to welcome these algae ...