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teredinidae

/ˌtɛr.əˈdɪn.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌtɛr.əˈdɪn.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства морских двустворчатых моллюсков, широко известных как корабельные черви, которые известны тем, что сверлят и повреждают деревянные конструкции в воде.

A scientific noun referring to a family of marine bivalve mollusks commonly known as shipworms, which are known for boring into and damaging wooden structures in water.

proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of bivalve mollusks known as shipworms, which bore into and damage wooden structures in marine environments.

    ruКорабельные черви

    • The Teredinidae family includes species that can destroy wooden ship hulls.
    • Marine biologists study Teredinidae to understand their impact on underwater ecosystems.
    • Old piers are often infested with Teredinidae, requiring regular maintenance.
Forms
  • teredinidae plural form
  • teredinidae' possessive plural form
  • teredinidae's possessive singular form