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Eastern oyster

Crassostrea virginica

Description:

Oysters grow on a stable foundation of dead shells, forming oyster reefs, which provide a habitat for other marine species such as crabs, shrimp and small fish. This oyster bed was exposed by the low tide.

Habitat:

Huntington Beach State Park

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Maria dB
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Maria dB

South Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jan 19, 2015
Submitted on Feb 9, 2015

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