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pleurobrachiidae

 

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Noun pleurobrachiidae has 1 sense
  1. Pleurobrachiidae, family Pleurobrachiidae - sea gooseberries
    --1 is a kind of ctenophore family
    --1 is a member of Ctenophora, phylum Ctenophora

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Pleurobrachiidae

Pleurobrachiidae is a family of bivalve molluscs, commonly known as the deep-sea scallops. They are found in the deep ocean waters, and are characterized by their unique hinge structure and beautiful shell patterns.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: Pleurobrachiidae refers to a family of bivalve molluscs, also known as deep-sea scallops.

Example Sentence: The pleurobrachiidae are fascinating creatures that inhabit the depths of the ocean.

Sense 2:

Noun: Pleurobrachiidae can also be used to refer to the scientific classification of this family of molluscs.

Example Sentence: The pleurobrachiidae belongs to the class Bivalvia and the phylum Mollusca.

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