News Headline

Leaf oysters: The unsung heroes of estuaries are disappearing

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2022-01-19

Camouflaged by a layer of silty mud, most people probably wouldn't notice the large flat oysters lurking beneath shallow water in Australia's coastal estuaries. These are remarkable "leaf oysters," and they can form reefs, produce mauve pearls, and reach the size of a dinner plate.

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https://phys.org/news/2022-01-leaf-oysters-unsung-heroes-estuaries.html