Giant clam with colorful mantle on the seafloor of the Great Barrier Reef

Giant Clam Reveals 200-Year Climate Record of Great Barrier Reef

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The giant clam, a prominent inhabitant of the Great Barrier Reef, holds a month-by-month climate record dating back 200 years. This discovery offers valuable insights into the reef's historical environmental conditions through the clam's shell composition.

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