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Spondylus varius
Spondylus varius Sowerby, 1829
Giant variable thorny oyster
Spondylus varius
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Spondylidae (thorny oysters)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found intertidal on dead corals. Depth estimate based on ecology (Ref. 75831).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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