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'Grow-A-Clam' for a healthier reef
NUS scientists are trying to grow an endangered giant clam in the lab
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They sit regally on the seabed, their shells opening in a riot of colour - the footstools of Triton's royal family.
But these giant clams are also increasingly coveted. Some people want the shells for their homes, while hobbyists who own marine aquariums often desire these relics of the sea for their aquascapes.
