New research conducted at CRIOBE and ENTROPIE research units, with the collaboration of the Swire institute of Marine Science of The University of Hong Kong, The Cawthron Institute and James Cook ...

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 ...

These charming bivalves of tropical reefs have myriad purposes, but just how many and to what extent are now more easily knowable The world’s biggest bivalves are the aptly named giant clams.

Clammy discovery A colourful new species of giant clam, thought to have been another well-known species, has been discovered on reefs in Western Australia and the Solomon Islands. The discovery could ...

Place Ralik Chain, Rongelap Atoll, Kabelle Island, E Side, Marshall Islands, North Pacific Ocean Published Name Tridacna maxima (Roding, 1798) Tridacna (Chametrachea) maxima (Roding, 1798) ...

New research highlights the impacts of benthic species assemblages on the giant clams Tridacna maxima. New research conducted at CRIOBE and ENTROPIE research units, with the collaboration of the Swire ...