The New International Encyclopædia/Pearl Oyster
PEARL OYSTER. A tropical bivalve (Meleagrina margaritifera) noted for producing precious pearls and mother-of-pearl. See Pearl.
Edition of 1905. See also Pinctada margaritifera on Wikipedia; and the disclaimer.
PEARL OYSTER. A tropical bivalve (Meleagrina margaritifera) noted for producing precious pearls and mother-of-pearl. See Pearl.