Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...

“It’s like the algae are seeds, and a tree grows out of the clam’s stomach,” Li said. At the same time, the clams shield the algae from the sun’s radiation and give them other essential nutrients.

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The slow-moving sloth, with its long greenish coat, blends perfectly with the trees. Predators that hunt by sight will likely pass right by a sloth without even knowing. But the algae and the ...

For more than 150 years, scientists have debated whether Prototaxites—which stood roughly 24 feet tall and 3 feet wide—were ...

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The fungus provides a structure for lichen to anchor itself to trees and rocks. The algae perform photosynthesis, supplying energy for growth. Yeasts and bacteria help protect lichens from disease.

Giant clams, among the largest mollusks in the ocean, are a fascinating part of tropical coral reefs. These enormous ...

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