Biology, asked by mcurie004, 10 months ago

pinctada vulgaris is known as Pearl oyster. Why?​

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Answered by XxitzArnavxX
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Pinctada is a genus of saltwater oysters, marine bivalve mollusks in the family Pteriidae, the pearl oysters. These oysters have a strong inner shell layer composed of nacre, also known as "mother of pearl". ... maxima are used for culturing South Sea and Tahitian pearls.

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Answered by hotelcalifornia
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Pinctada Vulgaris is known as Pearl oyster for the following reasons such as -

  • Pinctada is a genus of saltwater oysters. The scientific name of oyasters is pinctada vulgaris.
  • Marine bivalve mollusks belongs in the family of Pteriidae popular as the pearl oysters.
  • Oysters are shell which has a strong inner layer made from nacre.
  • It is widely popular known to be as "mother of pearl" as it leads to the production of pearls which resides inside it. This irregular shaped oysters lead to the precious pearl.
  • Oysters are beneficial for culturing South Sea and Tahitian pearls.

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