Flat Oyster [Plagiostoma giganteum]
Description
This species is a type of oyster, characterized by a large, flat shell. They typically dwell in temperate coastal waters, particularly in areas with rocky substrates. The flat oyster is a filter feeder, extracting plankton and other small organisms from the water. It is commonly found in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
File Clams
Limida
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| Family |
File Clams
Limidae
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| Genus |
Plagiostoma
Plagiostoma
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