Saddle Oyster [Plagiostoma sinuatum]
Description
Saddle oysters are unique due to their saddle-shaped shell, hence the name. They are typically found in the Indian and Pacific oceans. These oysters attach themselves to hard substrates and are known to form large colonies. They are filter feeders and contribute to the ecosystem by filtering water and providing habitat for other small marine organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
File Clams
Limida
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| Family |
File Clams
Limidae
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| Genus |
Plagiostoma
Plagiostoma
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