The Pacific oyster, Magallana gigas, also called the Japanese oyster, is an oyster native to the Pacific coast of Asia that has become an introduced species in North America, Australia, Europe and New Zealand.
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Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceLarge, rounded, radial shell folds that are often extremely rough and sharp 1 Scientific Name Conservation Status Classification
Relationship to PeopleInvasive or Introduced Species 1 Sources
1. Wikipedia: Pacific oyster
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The Pacific oyster (Magallana gigas), also called the Japanese oyster
Description
Its large, rounded, radial folds are often extremely rough and sharp.
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It has become an introduced species in North America, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand.
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status = NT
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