Giant Clams in Color (IMAGE)

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

Giant Clams in Color

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The photoprotective effect enables giant calms to live in very shallow tropical waters where there is enough light for photosynthesis, but also potentially harmful UV radiation levels.

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Susann Rossbach

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