Oysters Imperial Spiny Oyster 3”+ clam They occur in groups under

They occur in groups under shaded ledges

Pinctada is a genus of saltwater oysters

commonly known as lettuce coral or tan lettuce-leaf coral

and they have relatively well-developed nervous systems

not only adding to the apparent size

Oysters Imperial Spiny Oyster 3”+ clam They occur in groups underPinctada is a genus of saltwater oysters, marine bivalve mollusks in the family Pteriidae, the pearl oysters. These oysters have a strong inner shell layer composed of nacre, also known as "mother of pearl". Pearl oysters are not closely related to either the edible oysters of family Ostreidae or the freshwater pearl mussels of the families Unionidae and Margaritiferidae. Hammer Oysters and Pacific Spiny Oysters are not closely related to true oysters