Ostrea edulis Linnaeus, 1758, (common european oyster, flat oyster, common oyster)


25 Apr 2008 at OSGR: SZ08 in Dorset, England

Record Summaryold, dead, left valve that’s grown inside another shell, washed up on beach after storm
Found asDead shell
Date25 April 2008
OS grid refOSGR: SZ08
Lat/Lon50° 40’ N, 1° 60’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland
Voucher25 Apr 2008[WC]
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Notes: Left valve grown inside another shell

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