Oysters 4”-5” Pacific Spiny Oyster oyster The base of this gorgonian

The base of this gorgonian is brown in color

sturdy branches and symmetrical head formation suit it to moderate wave action encountered close to the surface

yellowish-white or white in color

but also thanks to very special features that make this species truly remarkable

The aperture is pearly

Oysters 4”-5” Pacific Spiny Oyster oyster The base of this gorgonianPinctada 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". Pearl oysters are not closely related to either the edible oysters of family Ostreidae or the freshwater pearl mussels of the families Unionidae and Margaritiferidae. Hammer Oysters and Pacific Spiny Oysters are not closely related to true oysters