Striostrea prismatica (Gray, 1825)
Stone oyster
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Family:  Ostreidae (oysters)
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 7 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific and Atlantic Ocean. Subtropical to tropical.
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Biology:  Occurs in the rocky intertidal to shallow subtidal (Ref. 116734).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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