European thorny oyster

European thorny oyster

Spondylus gaederopus

NENot evaluated

Overview

The European thorny oyster is a filter feeders, meaning it filter microscopic algae and other organic debris to obtain nutrition. They cement themselves to rocks and sometimes sunken ships. Their meat is edible and they can grow up to 18cm (7in).

Habitat

They cement themselves to rocks and sometimes sunken ships.

Diet

The European thorny oyster is a filter feeder, meaning it filters microscopic algae and other organic debris to obtain nutrition.

Specimens & photos

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