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pteriidae

 

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Noun pteriidae has 1 sense
  1. Pteriidae, family Pteriidae - pearl oysters
    --1 is a kind of mollusk family
    --1 is a member of
     Bivalvia, class Bivalvia, Lamellibranchia, class Lamellibranchia, class Pelecypoda
    --1 has members: Pinctada, genus Pinctada

Definitions from the Web

Pteriidae

Definition:

Pteriidae is a family of large marine bivalve mollusks commonly known as pearl oysters.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, pteriidae refers to any species belonging to the family Pteriidae.

Example: The pteriidae found in this region produce beautiful pearls.

Usages:

Usage 1:

As a popular term, pteriidae is often associated with the process of pearl cultivation.

Example: The local divers are experts in harvesting pteriidae for their pearls.

Usage 2:

As a local term, pteriidae might refer to specific species of pearl oysters found in a particular region.

Example: The abundance of pteriidae in this area has contributed to the growth of the local pearl industry.

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