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OYSTERS : INVERTEBRATES
FROND OYSTER
(Dendostrea frons) < 7 cm / 2.5 in
The opening has a characteristic zig-zag pattern. Found attached to gorgonians. Often encrusted with sponges.
ATLANTIC WING OYSTER
(Pteria colymbus) < 7.5 cm / 3 in
ar ro n shell ith a distincti e oint near the hin es. ound attached to or onians. Often hea il encrusted.
RADIAL PURSE OYSTER (Isognomon radiatus) < 7 cm / 2.5 in
hin li ht ro n shells ith isi le concentric rin s. Found in small clusters in areas of high sedimentation.
FLAT TREE OYSTER
(Isognomon alatus < 7.5 cm / 3 in
hin attened shell ith a dar ro n interior mantle. Found on shallower reefs. Often encrusted with sponges.
BROWN MUSSEL
(Perna perna) < 10 cm / 4 in
Smooth elongated brown shell with a dark gray to black mantle. ound in clum s on man ro e roots and doc s.
MANGROVE CUPPED OYSTER (Crassostrea rhizophorae) < 12 cm / 4.5 in Thin-walled shell is deeply cupped. Irregular outer rim and smoother near the ase. ound on man ro e roots.
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