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pearl oysters (en)  

Definition

  • Information Oysters of family Pteriidae (Pinctada spp.) used in pearl culture for the "artificial" production of pearls. Characterized by a shell made of aragonite instead of calcite.

    Created: 10/15/19

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http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_21618bc4

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