Giant clams (Tridacna gigas), members of the family Tridacnidae and among the most striking inhabitants of tropical coral ...
The giant clam Tridacna gigas in a coral reef habitat. As one of the largest and fastest-growing giant clam species, it depends strongly on ...
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 ...
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 ...
A new study led by researchers at UH Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) ToBo Lab has revealed that giant clam populations in American Sāmoa are far more stable and abundant than ...