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Oyster (Eastern)
Crassostrea virginica
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About
The eastern oyster is a bivalve mollusk found in coastal waters and estuaries. They are important economically as food and ecologically as filter feeders that help improve water quality.
Habitat
Coastal waters and estuaries of North America
Diet
Filter feeder - plankton and small particles
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Fun Facts
- Oysters can filter up to 50 gallons (189 liters) of water per day.
- They change sex during their lifetime, usually starting as males and later becoming females.
- Oyster reefs provide important habitat for many other marine species.
Conservation
StatusVaries by population
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