Where do giant clams live?
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Giant clams live on warm coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. They are attached to reef surfaces in shallow tropical seas.
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Giant clams are reef-dwelling mollusks found in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, Southeast Asia, northern Australia, and many Pacific islands. They live on shallow coral reefs where sunlight reaches them, because their tissues host symbiotic algae that need light for photosynthesis. These clams anchor themselves into reef rock or coral rubble and can grow to impressive sizes. Their bright colors and reef habitat make them among the most recognizable bivalves.
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