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Ostrea edulis |
Distribution |
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Flat oyster |
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Europäische Auster |
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Gewone Oester |
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Huître plate |
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Ostra comúm |
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Ostrica comune |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally attached to its substrate
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
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Lives in large groups
Imitates a rock or a coral.
The animal retracts or flees if disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 10 cm
Maximum age known : 30 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The animal is a protandrous transsexual
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
-Sport or local fishing.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
