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Spondylus varius Sowerby, 1827 Thorny Oyster Classification Identification Biology Distribution Links Bibliography Update  Print  Send Classification    Latin name : Spondylus varius (Sowerby, 1827) Synonyms : Classification : Bivalvia [ Linnaeus, 1758 ] ( Bivalves, Clams )   Name : Spondyle Name : Thorny Oyster Identification    Main identification characters Cette espèce est le plus grand spondyle de Polynésie. Ce mollusque est fixé par sa valve droite. Son manteau bigarré, possède de nombreux yeux sur ses bordures. Les valves de l'animal qui dans leur plus grande dimension atteignent 20 cm, constituent un véritable biotope où vivent une communauté d'algues et autres mollusques. Possible confusions Feel free to update this datasheet and complete this data. Biology    Feed Feel free to update this datasheet and complete this data. Cycle of life / Reproduction Feel free to update this datasheet and complete this data. Interaction with other species Feel free to update this datasheet and complete this data. Distribution    Habitat Sand Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Les spondyles abondent dans certains lagons d'atolls, de même qu'aux îles gambier. Geographical distribution Feel free to update this datasheet and complete this data. Links    Websites : http://perso.wanadoo.fr/pnoel/pages%20Lembeh2/Lembeh82.htm http://www.diveasia.com/reef-guide/molluscs.htm http://www.imagequest3d.com/catalogue/macromarine/pages/m025_tif.htm Suggest a link for this species Search with Google Search with AltaVista Bibliography    Guide sous-marin de Tahiti R. Bagnis & E. Christian Les Editions du Pacifique, 1976-2000 Data sheet written by Christophe Naslain , 29/11/2002 Updates :  Comments Add a comment Be the first to comment this specie ! Update  Print  Send

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