SCIENCE IN PICS: Giant ClamsThe giant clam, Tridacna gigas, is the largest species of bivalve mollusc in the world, reaching more than 1.2 meters (47 inches) in length and weighing over 200 kilograms (440 pounds).SavePrintEpoch Times Staff8/28/2011|Updated: 10/1/2015Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDay in Photos: Fire in France, School Bus Crash, and World Aquatics ChampionshipsJul 18, 2025Crypto Bill Heads to TrumpJul 18, 2025Day in Photos: Falun Dafa Parade, Royal Salute, Civilian Drill in TaiwanJul 17, 2025ICE TargetedJul 17, 2025Related TopicsScience