Hooded oyster  (Saccostrea cucullata)

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Facts – Hooded oyster

Also known as: Rock oyster, Sydney cupped oyster
Synonyms: Saccostrea cuccullata
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassBivalvia
OrderOstreoida
FamilyOstreoidae
GenusSaccostrea (1)

Status – Hooded oyster

The hooded oyster has yet to be assessed by the IUCN Red List.

Description – Hooded oyster

Information on the hooded oyster is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

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References

  1. Integrated Taxonomic Information System (July, 2011)
    http://www.itis.gov/
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Black oyster borers feeding on hooded oysters
Black oyster borers feeding on hooded oysters

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