Biology:Frond oyster
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Genus: | Dendostrea
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Species: | D. frons
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Dendostrea frons |
The frond oyster, Dendostrea frons, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Ostreidae.
Distribution
It can be found along the Atlantic Coast of North America, ranging from North Carolina to the West Indies.[1] In 2013 this oyster was found in Ireland in Co. Kerry. The only previous record from Ireland is from Co Mayo.[2]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q3014501 entry