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Scientists Discovered That The Oldest Giant Clam Was Born Around 1499 CE. They Named It Ming.
The giant ocean quahog clam (Arctica islandica) was found off the coast of Ireland in 2006. Scientists determined its age by counting its growth rings, kind of like we do to date a dree.
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An Ocean Quahog Shows Its Age Like Rings on a Tree
The ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) is a clam that redefines what it means to have a long lifespan. This species is famous for being one of the longest-lived animals on Earth, with individuals ...
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Fossil specimen Arctica islandica (IMAGE)
A fossil specimen of Arctica islandica from the Lillo formation, which was used for seasonality reconstructions (image credit: Doris Smudde) Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible ...
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Caption An Arctica islandica shell perches on the railing of the ESS Pursuit during a research cruise in the Mid-Atlantic Bight, south of the Gulf of Maine. A new WHOI co-led study finds that ...