Animalia Stupendium Revisited: The Giant Clam
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
Host introduction and giant clam profile
Debunking the man-eating clam myth
Anatomy: shells, siphons, and filter feeding
The origin and value of Tridacna pearls
Colorful mantles and symbiotic algae
Thousands of eyes and predator detection
Etymology, history, and human consumption
Conservation status and reef ecosystem role
Episode conclusion and host sign-off
Sources, credits, and contact information
Closing sponsorship and podcast outro
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