Atlantic Pearl Oyster [Pteria hirundo]
Description
The Atlantic Pearl Oyster, also known as the Atlantic Winged Pearl Oyster, is a species found in the tropical Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Like other species in its genus, it has an asymmetrical shell with a wing-like protrusion. It is known for its ability to produce pearls, although not as prolifically as its Pacific counterparts.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Pearl Oysters and Relatives
Pteriida
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| Family |
Pearl Oysters
Pteriidae
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| Genus |
Winged Pearl Oysters
Pteria
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