The findings, published Jan. 4 in the journal Communications Biology, offer clues about how such evolution may have contributed to the giant clam’s size. “Giant clams are keystone species in many ...

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These algae can turn sunlight into sugar through photosynthesis, providing nutrients for the clams. "It's like the algae are seeds, and a tree grows out of the clam's stomach," Li said.