Native oyster vs Ostrea simplex
Both belong to the genus Ostrea, so they are close relatives.
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What is the difference between a native oyster and Ostrea simplex?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- Both belong to the genus Ostrea, so they are close relatives.
Side by side
| Native oyster | Ostrea simplex | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Ostrea edulis | Ostrea simplex |
| Family | Ostreidae | Ostreidae |
| Order | Ostreida | Ostreida |
| Weight | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
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