Coral Reef Facts: February 11, 2011-Atlantic Thorn-oyster
Coral Reef Fact:
Atlantic Thorn-oyster (Spondylus americanu)
The Atlantic Thorny-oyster (Spondylus americanu) is grouped in the same superfamily as the scallops, but like the true oysters (family Ostreidae) they cement themselves to rocks on reefs, usually under overhangs or in recesses. Learn more
