Oyster
| Species | Region | Water Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ostreidae (20+ Species) | World | Salt |
Any marine bivalve mollusk of the genus Ostrea. They are usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers. The common European oyster (Ostrea edulis), and the American oyster (Ostrea Virginiana), are the most important species.
Sources
Robert A. McCaughey The Big Oyster; History on the Half ShellImages
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Compiler
Peter Richards