aaronannis
oysterecology
This photo of a cluster of oysters was taken on the sound-side of Wrightsville Beach on February 27th, 2017. Bivalve mollusks form mutualistic relationships with many other organisms including barnacles and crabs. Oysters serve the ecosystem by providing a habitat for other marine animals, by filtering the water, and also by serving as a food source to birds, fish, and humans. It's amazing how important oysters are to local waters; the performance of oysters and other filter feeders is a useful ecological indicator.
oysterecology
This photo of a cluster of oysters was taken on the sound-side of Wrightsville Beach on February 27th, 2017. Bivalve mollusks form mutualistic relationships with many other organisms including barnacles and crabs. Oysters serve the ecosystem by providing a habitat for other marine animals, by filtering the water, and also by serving as a food source to birds, fish, and humans. It's amazing how important oysters are to local waters; the performance of oysters and other filter feeders is a useful ecological indicator.