Pinctada mazatlanica (species)

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Scope note
Species of marine bivalve mollusc, a member of the pearl oysters. It is found in shallow tropical waters on the Pacific coast of Central America; its shell was highly valued by Precolumbian cultures.
Pinctada mazatlanica
Accepted term: 10-Feb-2025