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 ArticlesAmerica in Photos: US Navy’s Birthday, Southern California Storm, and Captured FugitivesOct 19, 2025Day in Photos: Fire at Bangladesh Airport, Protest in Washington, and Mount FujiOct 18, 2025Day in Photos: Trump Meets Zelenskyy, Explosion in Romania, and Student ProtestOct 17, 2025Trump Meets With Zelenskyy After Call With PutinOct 17, 2025Related TopicsScience