Ming (Clam)
Ming, also known as Hafrún, was an ocean quahog clam that lived for 507 years before being captured off the coast of Iceland in 2006. Initially thought to be 405 years old, further research confirmed its age through growth band analysis and carbon-14 dating. The clam's long lifespan has provided insights into the longevity of certain species.
- ▪Ming was the oldest individual non-clonal animal ever discovered, with a lifespan of 507 years.
- ▪The clam was initially named after the Ming dynasty, during which it was born.
- ▪Ming was killed during the research process to determine its age, which involved counting growth lines in its shell.
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