The Super Sea Creature
by Juliana Winograd
Introduction
It’s hard to believe that clams can live for 100 years! I’m going to talk to you about what clams look like, how they move, and where you can find them! Come on, let’s dive under the sea and explore the features of this amazing mollusk!
Appearance
It’s interesting to think about what a clam looks like. This giant mollusk can weigh up to 100-200 kilograms! Its usual length is about 4.49 feet! It has an enormous mouth, so it can devour a human in seconds! Some of these wondrous invertebrates can be green, mauve, white, gray, pink, red, blue, yellow, orange, and brown.
Movement
Would you like to learn about how a clam moves? Well, a clam doesn’t move. When it’s in its egg, it floats. However, it doesn’t move by the current of the ocean because it’s heavy, but it does float to the surface. After 12 hours, the egg hatches and it still floats for about two more days. Once it’s big enough, it drops down to the ocean floor. When it hits the ground, the clam stays there for the rest of its life.
Habitat
If you want to find these clams you would probably want to know about its habitat. These amazing organisms are found in shallow coral reefs with warm water. I will never forget the time when I thought I found a giant clam in the ocean. I was such a fool because it was a tiny clam! Clams are not only in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! They are also found in the Philippines and the Malaysian Borneo, which is near the South China Sea.
Conclusion
As you can see, the giant clam is an interesting organism! We now know what clams look like, how they move, and where they live. The next time you go to the Great Barrier Reef try to look for these cool creatures. Without a doubt, the people who think clams are lame are 100% wrong! Don’t you think?
Chef's Corner: Recipe for Boiled Clams
Clams are organisms that can be cooked into tasty food. They can be served on a plate regular or the can go into soups! Yum! There are no necessary ingredients. All you have to do is boil these clams, then you’ll have a tasty meal!