BIOTIC Species Information for Ostrea edulis Click here to view
the MarLIN Key Information Review for Ostrea edulis Researched
byAngus Jackson Data supplied byMarLIN Refereed byThis
information is not refereed. Scientific nameOstrea edulis Common
nameNative oyster MCS CodeW1758 Recent SynonymsNone
PhylumMollusca Subphylum Superclass ClassPelecypoda Subclass
OrderOstreoida SuborderOstreina FamilyOstreidae GenusOstrea
Speciesedulis  Additional InformationAlso commonly known as the
flat oyster and European oyster. General Biology Growth
formBivalved Feeding methodActive suspension feeder
Mobility/MovementPermanent attachment Environmental
positionEpifaunal Typical food typesSuspended organic particles.
HabitAttached BioturbatorNot relevant FlexibilityNone (< 10
degrees) FragilityRobust SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
HeightInsufficient information Growth RateInsufficient
information Adult dispersal potentialNone DependencyIndependent
General Biology Additional InformationThere is some evidence
that reduced growth, wei