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Genus PinctadaObserver
marinejanineDescription
A pearl oyster and spiny ornamentation resembles
- Pinctada radiata
- P. imbricata
- pale form of Pinctada margaritifera
- P. fucata
Whether or not is is any of these species, or a related species, it is not known to be native to South Australia, and is likely an introduced species, from either the tropical Indo-Pacific, subtropical Australia , or the Mediterranean (NB the latter is included as possible, given the location next to an international shipping port).
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Gunn's Six-armed Star (Meridiastra gunnii)Observer
danimationsDescription
Beneath the jetty, at the base at one of the deeper piles. Only one individual sighted (unlike Glenelg or Brighton, where they are plentiful)
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Staircase Abalone (Haliotis scalaris)Observer
ocean_girl_19Description
In the pontoon
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Southern Sentinel Crab (Tasmanoplax latifrons)Observer
dabugboiDescription
Not sure on this one
