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Pale Pearl Oyster
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Pale Pearl Oyster

Pinctada albina

Pinctada albina is a species of pearl oyster of the genus Pinctada, known as the sharks bay shell. Another common name is the Arafura shell. It is called the "Amami gai" in Japan.

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