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European flat oyster - Ostrea edulis

Habitat: Adhered to rocks in tide pools

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  1. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Almost looks upsidedown Posted one year ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      It could be. When I first spotted it, the shells were open and it looked like a mouth with wrinkly lips. But, then I poked it and it closed tight. Posted one year ago

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The European flat oyster

"Ostrea edulis", commonly known as the European flat oyster, is a species of oyster native to Europe. In the British Isles, regional names include Colchester native oyster, mud oyster, or edible oyster.

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Similar species: Oysters And Allies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded Sep 20, 2023. Captured Sep 6, 2023 11:04 in PXJF+9G Harpswell, ME, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.