Atlantic Winged Oyster [Pteria colymbus]
Description
The Atlantic Winged Oyster is a bivalve mollusk that resides in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a unique, asymmetrical shell with one side extending out like a 'wing'. This species prefers to attach itself to hard substrates in shallow, warm waters. It is known for its vibrant, iridescent inner shell.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Pearl Oysters and Relatives
Pteriida
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| Family |
Pearl Oysters
Pteriidae
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| Genus |
Winged Pearl Oysters
Pteria
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