Kumamotos, Wellfleets and Belons are all types of what?

"A dozen oysters, please" just doesn't cut it anymore. Oyster menus at today's restaurants can be as intimidating as the wine list. But never fear, no marine biology degree required. You can get by knowing the basic five: Pacific (small and sweet), Olympia (tiny and sweet), Kumamoto (small with a curly, deep shell), Atlantic (salty and narrow) and European Flats (meaty and smooth).

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