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Crested Oyster
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Crested Oyster

Ostrea equestris

Ostrea equestris, or the crested oyster, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Ostreidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from Virginia to Brazil.

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