Pteria penguin, commonly known as the penguin's wing oyster, penguin wing oyster, and penguin's wing , is a species of marine bivalve mollusk in the family Pteriidae, the pearl oysters. It is native to the western and central Indo-Pacific region and is used for the production of cultured pearls. The generic name comes from Greek πτερον (pteron) meaning wing.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Penguin's Wing Oyster being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Ostreida
- Family
- Pteriidae
- Genus
- Pteria
- Species
- Pteria penguin
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