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veneridae

/vɪˈnɛrɪdiː/

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noun

/vɪˈnɛrɪdiː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, обозначающий семейство двустворчатых моллюсков, широко известных как твердораковинные моллюски, обитающие в морской и эстуарной среде.

A scientific term referring to a family of bivalve mollusks commonly known as hard-shell clams, which are found in marine and estuarine environments.

proper noun

  1. C1formalscientific

    A family of bivalve mollusks commonly known as hard-shell clams or Venus clams, found in marine and brackish waters.

    ruТвердораковинные моллюски

    • Veneridae clams are often harvested for food in coastal regions.
    • The quahog is a well-known species within the Veneridae family.
    • Marine biologists study Veneridae to understand their ecological role.