Pearl oyster [Auriculina sinuata]
Description
Auriculina sinuata, commonly known as the Pearl oyster, is a marine bivalve mollusk species. It is usually found in deep, warm tropical and subtropical waters. It has a thick, strong shell that is round and flattened, with a broad wing at one end. The shell is whitish to cream in color, often with brown or blackish streaks. This species is known for its ability to produce pearls.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Cockles
Cardiida
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| Family |
Fragile Clams
Fraginae
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| Genus |
Auriculina
Auriculina
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