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Giant Clam
Tridacna gigas
The giant clam is the largest living bivalve mollusk, reaching lengths of up to 1.2 meters (4 feet) and weights of over 200 kilograms (440 pounds). Found in warm, shallow coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, giant clams are known for their massive, fluted shells and vibrant, iridesc…
Did you know?
- A single giant clam can produce millions of eggs in one spawning event.
- Giant clams cannot fully close their shells due to their enormous size. They obtain most of their nutrients from sunlight thanks to their symbiotic algae. Some cultures once believed giant clams could trap and drown divers, though this is a myth.
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