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placuna

/pləˈkjuː.nə/

Traducción: Género de moluscos bivalvos marinos, conocidos comúnmente como ostras de ventana, cuyas conchas son semitransparentes y se usaron históricamente como sustituto del vidrio.

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/pləˈkjuː.nə/C2formalscientific
  • esGénero de moluscos bivalvos marinos, conocidos comúnmente como ostras de ventana, cuyas conchas son semitransparentes y se usaron históricamente como sustituto del vidrio.

A genus of marine bivalve mollusks, commonly known as windowpane oysters, whose shells are translucent and were historically used as a substitute for glass.

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  1. Windowpane oysterC2formal

    A genus of marine bivalve mollusks known for their flat, translucent shells, historically used as a substitute for glass in windows.

    esPlacuna (ostra de ventana)

    • The shells of Placuna were once used in the Philippines for making window panes.
    • Placuna shells are prized for their delicate, translucent quality.
    • Collectors often seek out Placuna specimens for their unique appearance.

    Sinónimoswindowpane oyster