PEARLOYSTER

Pearl oyster

Pearl oysters are saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs in the family Pteriidae. They have a strong inner shell layer composed of nacre, also known as "mother of pearl".

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pearl oyster

Noun

  1. Any of several bivalve molluscs that are a source of pearls, but especially Pinctada margaritifera


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