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: Graduation Ceremony, Durham Miners’ Gala, and Sea Salt RakingJul 12, 2025Day in Photos: Parade in England, Trump Travels to Texas, Commemoration in BosniaJul 12, 2025Unpacking Musk’s Third Party BidJul 10, 2025Day in Photos: Migrants in the English Channel, Beautiful Sailboats, and a Baby Pygmy HippoJul 10, 2025Related TopicsScience