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 ...

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

Disco clams are undeniably strange ... When a fish comes along and tries to bite them, they grab onto its face and squirt their larvae into its gills.” The mussel’s offspring live in the fish’s gills ...

“Preventing U.S. imports of giant clams under the Endangered Species Act is so critical to helping these species avoid overexploitation and fight the climate-related challenges they already face,” ...