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mya

/ˈmaɪ.ə/

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noun

/ˈmaɪ.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Myacidae, группы морских двустворчатых моллюсков.

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the family Myacidae, a group of marine bivalve mollusks.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of the family MyacidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of bivalve mollusks, commonly known as soft-shell clams, that are found in marine and estuarine environments.

    ruТиповой род семейства Myacidae

    • The genus Mya includes species like Mya arenaria, the soft-shell clam.
    • Researchers studied the burrowing behavior of Mya clams.
    • Mya species are important for commercial fisheries in some regions.
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