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crested oyster

Ostrea equestris

Classification

Family
Ostreidae

Ostrea equestris, commonly known as the crested oyster or horse oyster, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Ostreidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North and South America, ranging from Virginia to Patagonia. Description The crested oyster has an irregular triangular or oval shape and grows to a length of about 5 cm (2 in).

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 100