| Family: |
Ostreidae (oysters) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 8 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Western and Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea: , From Bermuda to Brazil, Dakar. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on shallow sublittoral fringe, perhaps extending to 50 m on rocks. Attached on other bivalves (Ref. 77644). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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