oyster spiny

mollusk

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The term "spiny oyster" refers to a bivalve mollusk belonging to the family Spondylidae. This is also known as a thorny oyster. While some sources may associate "spiny lobsters" with spiny appearances, they are crustaceans, not mollusks. Oysters, in general, are bivalve mollusks found in temperate and warm coastal waters worldwide. They are known for their shells, which consist of two valves, and they filter feed on organic particles from the water. Some oysters are cultivated for food, while others, like pearl oysters, are valued for the pearls they produce.1234

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pre-Columbian civilizations
The Chincha
…a demand for the spiny oyster (Spondylus), the shells of which were believed to encourage rainmaking. The one Quechua literary text available lists the spiny oyster as the favorite food of the gods, although it was inedible for humans.
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…a demand for the spiny oyster (Spondylus), the shells of which were believed to encourage rainmaking. The one Quechua literary text available lists the spiny oyster as the favorite food of the gods, although it was inedible for humans.
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