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pearl oyster

/pɜːl ˈɔɪstə/

翻译: 一种海洋双壳贝类,通常属于珍珠贝科(Pteriidae),能够产珍珠。生活在温暖海域,常被商业养殖以获取珍珠。

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/pɜːl ˈɔɪstə/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种海洋双壳贝类,通常属于珍珠贝科(Pteriidae),能够产珍珠。生活在温暖海域,常被商业养殖以获取珍珠。

A marine bivalve mollusk, typically of the family Pteriidae, that is capable of producing pearls. These oysters are found in warm seas and are commercially cultivated for pearl production.

  1. Mollusk that produces pearlsB2formal

    A marine bivalve mollusk of the family Pteriidae, known for producing pearls.

    zh产珠软体动物

    • Pearl oysters are cultivated in warm ocean waters for pearl production.
    • The pearl oyster secretes nacre to form a pearl around an irritant.
    • Divers collect pearl oysters from the seabed.