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haliotidae

/ˌheɪ.liˈɒ.tɪ.diː/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˌheɪ.liˈɒ.tɪ.diː/

proper noun

A scientific noun referring to a family of marine gastropod mollusks commonly known as abalones, characterized by a flattened, ear-shaped shell and valued for their meat and mother-of-pearl.

  • 🇷🇺Научное существительное, обозначающее семейство морских брюхоногих моллюсков, широко известных как морские ушки (абалоны), характеризующихся уплощённой раковиной в форме уха и ценимых за мясо и перламутр.
  1. Abalones C2 formal scientific

    A family of marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as abalones, characterized by a flattened, ear-shaped shell with a row of respiratory holes.

    • The Haliotidae family includes several species prized for their iridescent shells.
    • Abalones, members of Haliotidae, are found in cold coastal waters worldwide.
    • The shell of Haliotidae is often used in jewelry and decorative items.

    🇷🇺Морские ушки