Anna Morton wrote:

> To all,
>
> I am looking for some information on the Pinctada spp. and wondered if anyone could point me in the direction of any recent references to the genus. I am particularly trying to find out which species in the genus occur off the East coast of Africa, but any information on Pinctada in general would be helpful.
>
> Thank you in advance for any help you can give.
>
> Anna Morton

Pinctada radiata seems to be the most common species. It has also entered the Mediterranean and is found attached to almost everything from old ropes and  seaweed to rocks. It is found in both shallow (0.5m) and deep water (40m.)


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