AnAge entry for Ostrea edulis

Classification (HAGRID: 04625)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Mollusca
        Class: Bivalvia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Ostreoida
                Family: Ostreidae
                    Genus: Ostrea
Species
Ostrea edulis
Common name
Edible oyster

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
16 years (wild)
Source
ref. 1307
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

These animals have been found to live up to 16.0 years [1307].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

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