Think of the inhabitants of a coral reef, and chances are you’ll think of a giant clam, the largest aquatic mollusc on Earth at up to 250 kilograms and a metre long. But despite its size and fame, the ...

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 ...

I bet you’ve never thought about how giant clams will revolutionize future technology. It’s okay. You probably didn’t know about the incredible way these massive mollusks turn sunlight into power.

Tridacna squamosa, or the fluted giant clam, is a species of giant clam native to the Indian and Pacific oceans. It is the largest living bivalve (named for the two symmetrical shell 'valves' that are ...

The National Zoo has welcomed several new additions to its Invertebrate Exhibit. Ten giant clams arrived in February from the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and after six weeks in quarantine are now on ...

Solar panel and biorefinery designers could learn a thing or two from iridescent giant clams living near tropical coral reefs, according to a new Yale-led study. This is because giant clams have ...

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 ...

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The island of Samal in the southern Philippines is home to one of 40 sites around the country where giant clams (Tridacna spp.) are nurtured as part of a conservation program. For the local community, ...

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Alison Sweeney has long suspected the best blueprints for innovation already exist in nature. They’re encrypted in the iridescence of giant clams. They’re hidden in the eyes of mid-ocean squid.

Think of the inhabitants of a coral reef, and chances are you'll think of a giant clam, the largest aquatic mollusc on Earth at up to 250 kilograms and a meter long. But despite its size and fame, the ...