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arcidae

/ɑːˈkaɪ.diː/

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noun

/ɑːˈkaɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство морских двустворчатых моллюсков, широко известных как арки, характеризующихся толстыми ребристыми раковинами и характерной структурой замка.

A taxonomic family of marine bivalve mollusks commonly known as ark shells, characterized by their thick, ribbed shells and a distinctive hinge structure.

proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of marine bivalve mollusks, commonly known as ark shells, characterized by their thick, ribbed shells and a straight hinge line.

    ruАркиды

    • The Arcidae family includes species like the blood cockle.
    • Fossils of Arcidae are often found in sedimentary rock layers.
    • Marine biologists study Arcidae to understand bivalve evolution.