Animal world
Caught a clam weighing more than 1kg, intended to cook porridge but was surprised to know its 'origin'
A guy in America was very happy when he caught a giant clam because he thought he could cook clam porridge for several people to eat.
Giant Clam
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Oceanography
Giant clams live hundreds of years
A quahog ocean clam born around 1499 is the oldest individual ever discovered, demonstrating the species' ability to live a long life.
Oceanography
The 1.2m giant clam thought to be extinct 'reappears' off the coast of Croatia
A parasite almost wiped out the giant Pinna nobilis mussel in 2016. However, recently, Croatia discovered that this mussel is growing again and is making efforts to pres…
Oceanography
Take advantage of Vietnam's 3-pound giant scallop
Scallop shells can reach a length of 1.5m and weigh 300kg. This is the largest mollusk on earth.
Oceanography
Mysterious giant 'monster' species weighs 3 quintals
Giant clam with the scientific name Tridacna gigas, is the world's largest two-shell mollusk, discovered in 1521.
Oceanography
Detecting giant clams in the Red Sea
A new giant clam has just been found in the Red Sea, with deep folds on the shell.