Coral encrusted Thorny Oyster closing
Thorny Oysters cement themselves to coral reef or another suitable substrate.
They have numerous eyes lining their mantles and a well-developed sensory nervous system, helping them detect changes in light and motion. That allows the Thorny Oyster to react to environmental changes like the shadows cast by an approaching predator.
- Extinction Risk: Conservation dependent
- Scientific Name: Spondylus varius
















