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ostreidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ostreidae has 1 sense
  1. Ostreidae, family Ostreidae - oysters
    --1 is a kind of mollusk family
    --1 is a member of
     Bivalvia, class Bivalvia, Lamellibranchia, class Lamellibranchia, class Pelecypoda
    --1 has members:
     oyster; Ostrea, genus Ostrea; Crassostrea, genus Crassostrea

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Ostreidae

Description:

Ostreidae is a family of bivalve mollusks commonly known as oysters. They are filter feeders and have a strong, hard shell composed of two hinged halves.

Sample Sentences:

As a Noun:

  • The Ostreidae can be found in saltwater habitats worldwide.
  • She ordered a plate of fresh Ostreidae at the seafood restaurant.

As an Adjective:

  • The local oyster festival attracts thousands of people every year.
  • They enjoyed a delicious dish of grilled Ostreidae oysters.

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