Family

Ostreidae

4 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 4 years (Indian backwater oyster) to 16 years (Edible oyster).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

4–16 yr

Median GC

36.1%

Range 35.1–37.1%

Genera

Largest: Magallana (3)

The Ostreidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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2 genera, by species count

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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All 4

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