Bivalve ID

[PTXReef]

Hello!

Does anyone know what this guy is? It hitchhiked in as a tiny speck and has grown to about 1.5” now. Some sort of bivalve/mollusk? Looking for the scientific name if anyone knows. Thanks!

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Possibly one of the winged oysters, Pinctada sp.

Jay

 

[dennis romano]

Possible winged oyster Pteris from around Florida.

 

[PTXReef]

Thanks for the guesses! Should I introduce a grain of sand/irritant to see if it’ll grow me a pearl?