Tridge summary
In domestic distribution, it is a species with very limited distribution but of extremely high economic value, used as a raw material for pearl production. Characteristics include being found in rocky areas around 20m deep, a medium-sized species with shell length and width of around 7cm, with a shell shaped like a slanted square and a rounded ventral surface. The hinge is offset towards the front end and not protruding. Similar to pearl oysters, but with an almost flat right shell and relatively small wings at the front. The shell surface has black-purple radial stripes and is covered with rough, layered scale-like protrusions. The inner surface of the shell is deeply concave and has strong pearl luster.
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This species has a very limited distribution in domestic waters but possesses extremely high economic value, particularly as a raw material for pearl production. Characteristics Found in rocky areas at depths of around 20m, it is a medium-sized species with shell lengths and widths of approximately 7cm. The shell is shaped like a slightly skewed rectangle with a rounded ventral surface. The hinge is positioned towards the front end and is not raised. Similar to pearl oysters, but with an almost flat right shell and relatively small wing-like protrusions at the front. The shell surface features black-purple radial stripes and is covered with multiple rough, scale-like layered protrusions. The inner surface of the shell is deeply concave and exhibits strong pearl luster. Its primary domestic distribution areas include Hwasun in Seogwipo City, Moonseom in ...
Source: Fisheco
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