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leaf oyster

Dendostrea folium

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Asia (4 countries) and Europe (Greece, Norway).

🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇱 Israel 🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class
Bivalvia (Bivalvia)
Order
Ostreida (Ostreida)
Family
Ostreidae
Genus
Dendostrea
Species
Dendostrea folium (leaf oyster)

Names in Other Languages

German Blattauster

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of leaf oyster?
The scientific name of leaf oyster is Dendostrea folium. It belongs to the genus Dendostrea.
Where does leaf oyster live?
leaf oyster is found in Found across Asia (4 countries) and Europe (Greece, Norway).. Countries include Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Norway, Taiwan.
What family does leaf oyster belong to?
leaf oyster (Dendostrea folium) belongs to the genus Dendostrea, which is part of the taxonomic family Ostreidae.
What kingdom does leaf oyster belong to?
leaf oyster (Dendostrea folium) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Dendostrea — 1 Species

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leaf oyster
Dendostrea folium
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