2015年1月1日 · We review the ecological importance of giant clams on coral reefs. Giant clams can contribute to reefs: (1) as food, (2) as shelter, and (3) as reef builders and shapers. Understanding the ecological roles of giant clams reinforces the case for their conservation.

2015年2月27日 · Giant clams benefit coral reefs in many ways, and their presence is indicative of reef health. Unfortunately, overfishing has put giant clams under great pressure, and their local extinction could be detrimental to coral reefs.

These beautiful clams include: T. maxima, T. crocea, T. squamosa and T. derasa. There is amazing variation in color and pattern within these species, some resembling living pieces of art, making Tridacna clams highly desirable. Besides their beauty, clams provide another important benefit to a saltwater aquarium: natural filtration.

2024年3月21日 · Understanding how local assemblages may influence coral recruitment not only reveals valuable insights for natural reefs, but is also critical to consider for in situ restoration and conservation practices, especially coral transplants, artificial reefs, and coral nurseries.

5 天之前 · The interconnected roles of coral reefs, giant clams, and mangroves underscore the complex relationships that sustain coastal environments and support human well-being. Coral reefs serve as biodiversity hotspots and natural coastal barriers, giant clams enhance reef structure and water quality, and mangroves offer both protective and carbon ...

2008年3月17日 · In this study, coral transplantation and giant clam restocking were applied on 25 degraded patch reefs (~ 25 m 2) inside a marine sanctuary in Pangasinan, northwestern Philippines to examine their effects on the community structure of reef fishes.

Giant clams, when healthy, can live up to 100 years. Unlike many of the well-travelled Reef creatures, the Giant Clam remains on the reef for its entire life. It lays on the ocean floor, living at depth in broken coral or coral sand. Giant Clams are …

2014年10月2日 · Giant clams, the largest living bivalves, live in close association with coral reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific. These iconic invertebrates perform numerous important ecological roles as well as serve as flagship species—drawing attention to the ongoing destruction of coral reefs and their associated biodiversity.

2024年7月12日 · Giant clams are keystone species within coral reef ecosystems, playing pivotal roles that extend far beyond their imposing stature. From their symbiotic partnership with photosynthetic algae to their contributions to reef productivity and structure, these remarkable creatures embody the interconnectedness and complexity of marine ecosystems.

2014年3月3日 · Giant clams (Tridacnidae) are a family of bivalve molluscs that live in tropical waters on coral reefs. They are unique due to their large size and very specialised feeding mechanism. The largest giant clam species, Tridacna gigas, is the largest two-shelled (bivalve) animal that has ever existed.