How tiny algae shaped the evolution of giant clams
Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...
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Giant clams grow huge without eating much protein
Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.
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Shells from Captain Cook’s third voyage are saved from skip by passing lecturer
Another shell is that of the giant clam, Tridacna gigas, the largest bivalve in the world, which is now protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites).
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How tiny algae help giant clams grow big and shape coral reefs
Giant clams, among the largest mollusks in the ocean, are a fascinating part of tropical coral reefs. These enormous ...
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Giant Clams Have Genomes To Suit Their Algal Partners
Researchers sequenced the genome of the giant clam Tridacna maxima, revealing genetic adaptations for algae symbiosis. These ...
Foreign fishing vessels detained for electric fishing, coral and tridacna poaching in South China Sea: CCG
An aerial drone photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows the vessel "China Coast Guard (CCG) 3502" carrying out replenishment for ...
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How tiny algae shaped the evolution of giant clams
Tridacna gigas, the largest and most ... many creatures living in the shallow waters rely on their shells for shelter, and giant clams also provide food for other organisms.