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mercenaria

/ˌmɜː.sɪˈneə.ri.ə/

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noun

/ˌmɜː.sɪˈneə.ri.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод морских двустворчатых моллюсков семейства Veneridae, широко известных как твёрдые моллюски или квахоги.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of clamsC2formalscientific

    A genus of marine bivalve mollusks in the family Veneridae, commonly known as hard clams or quahogs.

    ruРод моллюсков

    • Mercenaria mercenaria is the most well-known species in this genus.
    • The genus Mercenaria includes several species of edible clams.
    • Scientists study Mercenaria to understand marine ecosystem changes.
Forms
  • mercenariae plural form
  • mercenarias plural form
  • mercenariae' possessive plural form
  • mercenarias' possessive plural form
  • mercenaria's possessive singular form