genus pholas

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Noun genus pholas has 1 sense

Pholas, genus Pholas - type genus of the family Pholadidae: piddocks
--₁ is a kind of mollusk genus
--₁ is a member of Pholadidae, family Pholadidae
--₁ has members: piddock

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Genus Pholas

Description:

Genus Pholas refers to a group of marine bivalve mollusks in the family Pholadidae. These mollusks are known for their ability to bore into and live in calcareous rocks, such as limestone and sandstone.

Examples:

As a Noun:

The genus Pholas includes various species of bivalve mollusks.
The Pholas dactylus, commonly known as the common piddock, is a species within the genus Pholas.

As a Verb:

The mollusk gradually pholas the rock, creating a network of tunnels.
These marine creatures have the ability to pholas their way into coastal structures.

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