| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Mollusca |
| Class | Bivalvia |
| Order | Ostreoida |
| Family | Ostreidae |
| Genus | Ostrea |
| Size | Shell width: up to 11 cm |
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Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator. |
Not protected. Listed as a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.
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