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Which sea creature has the largest shell of any living animal?
Quick Answer
The giant clam has the largest shell of any living mollusk, and the biggest individuals can weigh more than 200 kg.
The Full Story
The giant clam is the largest living bivalve mollusk and the species with the biggest shell among living animals. Very large individuals can exceed 1 meter in shell length and weigh over 200 kg. They live on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region and host symbiotic algae that provide much of their energy. Their shells can stay open as they filter food from the water.
Key Facts
1.Can weigh over 200 kg
2.Shell length can exceed 1 meter
3.Lives on Indo-Pacific coral reefs
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"The ocean’s heaviest shell isn’t a fossil — it’s a living giant clam."
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