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ostrea

/ˈɒs.tri.ə/

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noun

/ˈɒs.tri.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Ostreidae, к которому относятся настоящие устрицы.

A proper noun referring to the type genus of the family Ostreidae, which includes true oysters.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of OstreidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of bivalve mollusks, commonly known as true oysters, which are the type genus of the family Ostreidae.

    ruТиповой род Ostreidae

    • Ostrea edulis is the European flat oyster, a highly prized species.
    • The genus Ostrea includes several species of edible oysters.
    • Fossil records of Ostrea date back to the Triassic period.
Forms
  • ostreae plural form
  • ostreae's possessive plural form
  • ostrea's possessive singular form