Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: European Flat OysterScientific Name: Ostrea edulisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length 8 to 12 cm (3.1 to 4.7 in); exceptionally up to 15 cm (5.9 in)Weight: 80 to 200 g (2.8 to 7.0 oz)Lifespan: 15 to 20+ yearsDiet:...
Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Olympia OysterScientific Name: Ostrea luridaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length 5 to 8 cm (2.0 to 3.1 in); rarely up to 9 cm (3.5 in)Weight: 25 to 60 g (0.9 to 2.1 oz)Lifespan: 10 to 15 yearsDiet: Suspension filter...
Invertebrates > Mollusks
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pacific OysterScientific Name: Magallana gigasCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6 in); can exceed 30 cm (12 in) with ageWeight: 70 to 200 g (2.5 to 7.0 oz); older specimens up to 500+ gLifespan: 15...
Invertebrates > Bivalves
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Eastern OysterScientific Name: Crassostrea virginicaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: BivalvesSize: Shell length 8 to 15 cm (exceptionally up to 25 cm / 10 in); irregular, rough shellWeight: 100 to 300 g per mature oysterLifespan: 10 to 20+...
