And that shell comes in all different sizes. There are small clams, like these, which are often used for cooking. And then there are giant clams, which can grow more than a meter long and weigh as ...

Juvenile naked clams in a petri ... “They’re a variant of the clam,” Dr Willer says, “and actually have adapted their shells into the equivalent of boring machines, a bit like we use ...

She added that many creatures living in the shallow waters rely on their shells for shelter, and giant clams also provide food for other organisms. "Protecting them is essential for the health of ...