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European flat oyster / Oštriga / Kamenica

Ostrea edulis L.

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

When mature, adults range from 3.8 - 11 cm across.

Habitat:

The species naturally ranges along the western and southern coasts of Europe from Norway to Morocco and including most of the British Isles and the Mediterranean coast.

Reference Links:

Ostrea edulis, PULA-online.com - ŠKOLJKE - Oštriga

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