Concept information
Preferred term
Pinctada
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Oyster, Pearl
- Oysters, Pearl
- Pearl Oyster
- Pearl Oysters
Scope note
- A genus of pearl oysters in the family Pteriidae, class BIVALVIA. Both cultured and natural pearls are obtained from species in the genus. They are distinct from the distantly related, edible true oysters of the family OSTREIDAE.
History note
- 2006
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D049911
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