Oysters come in several species and several sizes.
Parameters:
(1) length of oyster shell (unshucked)
(2) number of shucked oysters per pint (with own fluid or "liquor")
(3) size designation
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Size Designation
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Length of Unshucked Oyster
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Number of Shucked Oysters Per Pint
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very small
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<= 2 inches
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> 63
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small ("standard")
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3 inches
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39 to 63
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medium ("select")
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4 or 5 inches
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27 to 38
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large ("extra select")
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6 or 7 inches
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20 to 26
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extra large ("counts")
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8 or more inches
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< 20
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