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Ostrea edulis Linnaeus, 1758 Edible oyster |
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| Family: | Ostreidae (oysters) | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm SHH (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 125 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northeast Pacific, Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea: UK, Turkey, Greece; introduced in North America. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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