Bivalve ID plz with pics

[gumby007]

I don't know how easy, or not easy it is to identify one of these, but I know there are some pros out there that can guide me in the right direction at least. How does one identify a bivalve anyways when all you can see is a coraline algae covered shell and some gills?

 

[lancer99]

Turkey wing oyster?

Where did your LR come from?

-R

 

[gumby007]

It came from my LFS. j/k I believe it is all Fiji, but the place I bought it probably wouldn't know if I asked them, they carry the product but don't know anything about it. I will research a little more to find out if I can place it. I will begin with the genus Arca.

 

[pagojoe]

It's not Arca, start with Ostrea or Crassostrea or Lopha or Hyotissa for a genus.

Cheers,


Don