968 observations
European Thorny Oyster
Spondylus gaederopus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Pectinida ›Family: Spondylidae ›Genus: Spondylus
About
Spondylus is a genus of bivalve molluscs, the only genus in the family Spondylidae. As well as being the systematic or scientific name, Spondylus is also the most often used common name for these animals, though they are also known as thorny oysters, spiny oysters, and as spondylids. The meat of these bivalves is edible.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Thorny Oyster is Spondylus gaederopus.
- European Thorny Oyster belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Thorny Oyster belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- European Thorny Oyster belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- European Thorny Oyster belongs to the order Pectinida.
- European Thorny Oyster belongs to the family Spondylidae.
- European Thorny Oyster belongs to the genus Spondylus.