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cardiidae

/kɑːrˈdaɪ.ɪ.diː/

Traduction: Famille taxonomique de mollusques bivalves, communément appelés coques, caractérisés par des coquilles quelque peu en forme de cœur et vivant dans le sable.

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/kɑːrˈdaɪ.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • frFamille taxonomique de mollusques bivalves, communément appelés coques, caractérisés par des coquilles quelque peu en forme de cœur et vivant dans le sable.

A taxonomic family of bivalve mollusks, commonly known as cockles, characterized by their somewhat heart-shaped shells and sand-burrowing habitat.

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  1. Marine bivalve mollusksC2formalscientific

    A family of saltwater clams, commonly known as cockles, characterized by their somewhat heart-shaped, ribbed shells and burrowing behavior in sandy seabeds.

    frCardiidés

    • The Cardiidae family includes many species of edible cockles found in coastal waters.
    • These heart-shaped bivalves are often collected for food and their attractive shells.
    • Cardiidae mollusks use a muscular foot to burrow into the sand for protection.