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pteriidae

/təˈraɪ.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/təˈraɪ.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство морских двустворчатых моллюсков, широко известных как жемчужные устрицы, которые известны производством жемчуга.

A taxonomic family of marine bivalve mollusks, commonly known as pearl oysters, which are known for producing pearls.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of marine bivalve mollusks known for producing pearls, commonly referred to as pearl oysters.

    ruЖемчужные устрицы

    • Pteriidae are cultivated in many tropical regions for their valuable pearls.
    • The Pteriidae family includes species like the gold-lipped oyster.
    • Researchers study Pteriidae to understand pearl formation.