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: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDay in Photos: Floods in UAE, Kennedy Center Renaming, and Crowds Rallying in BangladeshDec 19, 2025Day in Photos: Presidential Elections in Honduras, Plane Crash in US, and Protests in BelgiumDec 18, 2025House Health Care DramaDec 17, 2025Day in Photos: Farmers’ Protests, Launch of Galileo Satellites, and Anti-Drone WeaponDec 17, 2025Related TopicsScience