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Osyters

Osyters. By: Jerod , Madi , Matthew , & Reba. About the Oyster. Oysters are the common name for Bivalves scientifically called Crosscstrea Giges . They are known for us eating them.. Except other kinds, such as pearl oysters, aren’t eaten by us although they are edible.

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Osyters

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  1. Osyters By: Jerod, Madi, Matthew, & Reba

  2. About the Oyster... • Oysters are the common name for Bivalves scientifically called CrosscstreaGiges. • They are known for us eating them.. Except other kinds, such as pearl oysters, aren’t eaten by us although they are edible.

  3. Where Does It Live?? • Oysters live mostly in salt water, but can also be found in fresh water. • They have 2 different shells made from calcium carbonate.

  4. What and How Does it Eat?? • Oysters eat algae and plankton • How oysters eat is by filter feeding

  5. Describe how it reproduces

  6. Other Facts Reproduction • They release sperm and eggs into the water • Oysters lay eggs • Oysters move by clapping their shells How They Move

  7. How Oysters Relate to Iowa • Oysters do not have any impact in Iowa, or any of the Midwest because, they need are usually found in salt water.

  8. Fun Facts!!! • Oysters lay pearls • Oysters burrow far down in wet sand • Oysters are tasty in months that contain the letter “R” • Chinese were the first to raise oysters in artificial ponds • Oysters are a rich source to A, B, B2, B3, C, and D

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