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huître creuse américaine

Crassostrea virginica

Not Evaluated

About

The American Cupped Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) is a species in the genus Crassostrea. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Turkey), Europe (11 countries), North America (Bahamas, Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Species

Crassostrea virginica (huître creuse américaine)

Names in Other Languages

French huître creuse américaine

German Amerikanische Auster

Similar Species in Crassostrea

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Pacific cupped oyster

Crassostrea rhizophorae

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of huître creuse américaine?

The scientific name of huître creuse américaine is Crassostrea virginica. It belongs to the genus Crassostrea.

Where does huître creuse américaine live?

huître creuse américaine is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Turkey), Europe (11 countries), North America (Bahamas, Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy.

What family does huître creuse américaine belong to?

huître creuse américaine (Crassostrea virginica) belongs to the genus Crassostrea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ostreidae.

What kingdom does huître creuse américaine belong to?

huître creuse américaine (Crassostrea virginica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of huître creuse américaine?

The closest relatives of huître creuse américaine in the genus Crassostrea include Pacific cupped oyster.