earth9 天
Giant clams grow huge without eating much protein
Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.
How tiny algae shaped the evolution of giant clams
Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...
technologynetworks12 天
Giant Clams Have Genomes To Suit Their Algal Partners
Researchers sequenced the genome of the giant clam Tridacna maxima, revealing genetic adaptations for algae symbiosis. These ...
CU Boulder News & Events13 天
How tiny algae shaped the evolution of giant clams
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 ...
The Guam Daily Post3 天
Guam Aquaculture Advisory Board races to block giant clam endangered species designation
The Guam Aquaculture Advisory Board is opposing a proposed federal endangered species listing for giant clams, citing ...
Knowridge11 天
How tiny algae help giant clams grow big and shape coral reefs
Giant clams, among the largest mollusks in the ocean, are a fascinating part of tropical coral reefs. These enormous ...
Pacific Daily News11 天
Agriculture to host forums on 10 species of giant clams NOAA wants to list as 'endangered'
Two public forums, including one this Friday night, will be hosted by the Guam Department of Agriculture to share more ...
Center for Biological Diversity6 个月
10 Giant Clam Species Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protection
WASHINGTON— Responding to a petition by biologist Dwayne Meadows, Ph.D., and following the Center for Biological Diversity’s notice of intent to sue, the National Marine Fisheries Service proposed ...