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Dendostrea frons (Linnaeus, 1758) Frond oyster |
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photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
| Family: | Ostreidae (oysters) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 104 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific and Western Atlantic. | |||
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| Biology: | Commensal with amphipods (Ref. 82302). Sessile, epibiotic (Ref. 104365). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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