The massive, century-long lives of the ocean's largest shellfish
In short: Beyond whales and coral reefs lies a legendary inhabitant of the deep blue. Marine biologist Mei Lin Neo explores the extraordinary biology of giant clams and why they deserve to be ocean heroes.
The video examines the remarkable scale and longevity of giant clams, the world's largest living shellfish. These creatures can reach lengths of up to four and a half feet and possess a weight comparable to three baby elephants. Beyond their size, they are incredibly long-lived, with the capacity to live to 100 years.
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