Rayed Pearl Oyster (Μελεαγρίνη η ακτινωτή) (Pinctada radiata) | Project Noah

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Description:

Mediterranean pearl-oysters (Rayed Pearl Oyster -Pinctada radiata) spotted in huge numbers in Agia Marina beach, Stylida Greece. The species is very common in Greek waters, and can be found in abundant numbers usually around natural estuaries and marine reserves.

Reference Links:

Rayed Pearl Oyster - Pinctada radiata - Overview, Pinctada radiata, WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Pinctada radiata (Leach, 1814)

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