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anomiidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun anomiidae has 1 sense
  1. Anomiidae, family Anomiidae - saddle oysters
    --1 is a kind of mollusk family
    --1 is a member of
     Bivalvia, class Bivalvia, Lamellibranchia, class Lamellibranchia, class Pelecypoda
    --1 has members: Anomia, genus Anomia

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Anomiidae

Description:

Anomiidae is a family of marine bivalve mollusks, commonly known as windowpane oysters. They have thin, fragile shells that are often translucent, resembling a windowpane. These oysters are commonly found in coastal waters and are known for their ability to attach themselves to various substrates.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - Plural form of Anomiidae

Sample Sentence: The beach was littered with empty shells of Anomiidae.

Sense 2:

Noun - Any member of the Anomiidae family

Sample Sentence: The Anomiidae is an interesting mollusk that can be found in tidal pools.

Sense 3:

Adjective - Pertaining to or characteristic of Anomiidae

Sample Sentence: The anomiidae shells had a unique, almost ethereal quality.

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