National Oyster Day!
"O Oysters," said the Carpenter, "You've had a pleasant run! Shall we be trotting home again?' But answer came there none-- And this was scarcely odd, because They'd eaten every one. The Walrus & The Carpenter - Alice & Wonderland Whether you love them raw, fried or on the half shell, oysters are a delicious way to celebrate National Oyster Day! Oysters can provide high levels of heart and brain boosting Omega-3 fatty acids, and enough zinc to keep you going all night. Here are a few fun facts to celebrate our appreciation of oysters. 1. Oysters have a three chambered heart, colorless blood and a pair of kidneys. 2. Oysters breathe similarly to fish. They have two gills and a mantle. The mantle is lined with many small, thin walled blood vessels which extract oxygen from the water. 3. Oysters are filter feeders, they draw water in over their gills. They primarily eat plankton and particles that get trapped in their g