4,484 observationsNear Threatened
European Flat Oyster
Ostrea edulis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Ostreida ›Family: Ostreidae ›Genus: Ostrea
About
Ostrea edulis, commonly known as the European flat oyster, is a species of oyster native to Europe. In the British Isles, regional names include Colchester native oyster, mud oyster, or edible oyster. In France, Ostrea edulis are known as huîtres plates (flat oysters) except for those that come from the Belon River estuary in Brittany, France, which are known as Belons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Flat Oyster is Ostrea edulis.
- European Flat Oyster belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Flat Oyster belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- European Flat Oyster belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- European Flat Oyster belongs to the order Ostreida.
- European Flat Oyster belongs to the family Ostreidae.
- European Flat Oyster belongs to the genus Ostrea.