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'''Clam, 405''', is oldest animal ever. It has been christened "Ming" (named after the [[Chinese]] dynasty) and according to a [[British]] scientific team from the School of Ocean Sciences, University of Wales (Bangor) the longevity of the 405-year-old clam could reveal the secrets of aging.  

'''Clam, 405''', is the remains of what is said to be the "oldest animal ever". It has been christened "Ming" (named after the [[Chinese]] dynasty) and according to a [[British]] scientific team from the School of Ocean Sciences, University of Wales (Bangor) the longevity of the 405-year-old clam could reveal the secrets of aging.  

''The shellfish was dredged as part of a study into climate change over the centuries but because of its extreme age it is now also being investigated by a team of biologists looking into aging.'' <ref> [http://www.sott.net/articles/enyaml/142569 Clam, 405] </ref>

''The shellfish was dredged as part of a study into climate change over the centuries but because of its extreme age it is now also being investigated by a team of biologists looking into aging.'' <ref> [http://www.sott.net/articles/enyaml/142569 Clam, 405] </ref>

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== References ==

== References ==

[[Image:Galapagos tortoise.jpg|thumb|[[Galápagos Islands|Galapagos]] tortoise, specimen of which lived for 176 years]]

[[Image:Galapagos tortoise.jpg|thumb|A [[Galápagos Islands|Galapagos]] tortoise, which lived for 176 years]]

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[[Category:Animals]]

[[Category:Animals]]