Silver Electrum Oyster [Electrum argentum]
Description
The Silver Electrum Oyster, native to the Indian Ocean, is easily recognizable due to its silver-colored shell. This bivalve mollusk is found in both open ocean and brackish waters, where it attaches itself to hard substrates. The Silver Electrum Oyster is a filter feeder, consuming algae and other microscopic organisms. It's known for its exceptional resistance to diseases and parasites.
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 |
Electrum Oysters
Electroma
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