family myacidae

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Noun family myacidae has 1 sense

Myacidae, family Myacidae - soft-shell clams
--₁ is a kind of mollusk family
--₁ is a member of Myaceae, order Myaceae
--₁ has members: Mya, genus Mya

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Family Myacidae

Description: The family Myacidae is a group of marine bivalve mollusks commonly known as Gaper clams or Softshell clams. These clams have elongated, thin shells and are mainly found in sandy or muddy coastal areas. They are known for their ability to retract their long siphons and bury themselves in the sediment.

Senses:

As a noun: Refers to the family of bivalve mollusks, Myacidae.

Sample Sentences:

The Myacidae family of clams is commonly found along the coast of the Pacific Northwest.
The Softshell clams, belonging to the family Myacidae, are highly sought after for their tender meat.

Related Products: Gaper Clam, Softshell Clam

family muraenidae family muridae family musaceae family muscicapidae family muscidae family musophagidae family mustelidae family mutillidae family myacidae family mycetophylidae family mycobacteriaceae family mycoplasmataceae family myctophidae family myliobatidae family mylodontidae family myricaceae family myristicaceae

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