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Pinctada imbricata |
Distribution |
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Atlantic pearl-otster |
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Atlantische Perlmuschel |
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Atlantische parel-oester |
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Huître perlière de l'Atlantique |
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Ostra perlera atlantica |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean |
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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 2 and 25 Meters
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Imitates a rock or a coral.
The animal retracts or flees if disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 8 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The shell is covered with algae
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
