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19 April 2026

Newsletter: Antingaw: Bohol's rock-eating shipworm vying for International Mollusc of the Year

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FEATURED PHOTO: Antingaw, scientifically known as Lithoredo abatanica, or in English as the "Philippine Chalk-Chomping Clam," is one of five finalists for International Mollusc of the Year. Its serrated, stone-boring shells can clearly be seen on the right-hand side of the photo. 

The Philippines is a finalist for International Mollusc of the Year, and representing our country is one of the strangest and rarest species in the world.