Eastern Oyster
Crassostrea virginica
Adult Eastern oysters live fixed to hard bottoms in estuaries, tidal creeks, and shallow coastal bays. They pump water through their bodies and filter algae, plankton, and organic particles for food. Dense oyster reefs create valuable habitat and can filter large volumes of water each day.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Eastern Oyster Larva
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- Eastern Oyster