Yellow-lip Pearl Oyster [Pinctada maculata]
Description
The Yellow-lip Pearl Oyster is a small species found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They have a distinct yellow edge to their shells and produce small, yellow pearls. They prefer to inhabit shallow coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Oysters
Ostreida
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| Family |
Feather Oysters
Pteriidae
|
| Genus |
Sam Pearl Oysters
Sam
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