pearl oysters and their relatives

This website is a centralized resource on the global diversity of bivalve superfamily Pterioidea. The primary objective of this work is to provide a detailed current taxonomic framework for the group and to integrate information on distribution, ecology, and evolution of its members.

This site also aims to provide a venue for informal exchange of information (such as taxonomic expertise, distributional data, and images) for the scientific community, aquaculture specialists, collectors, and amateur enthusiasts worldwide.

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