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Seed Oyster

Description:

A seed oyster refers to the young stage of an oyster, typically about the size of a grain of sand or small pebble, that is used to start the cultivation of oysters.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. Young oyster used for cultivation

Usages:

Popular:

- Farmers purchase seed oysters from hatcheries to grow their own oyster crops.

- The demand for seed oysters has increased as oyster farming gains popularity.

Local:

- The local seafood festival showcased the region's delicious salty seed oysters.

- Many restaurants in the area support local oyster farmers by serving seed oysters on their menus.

Sample Sentences:

1. The hatchery shipped a large quantity of seed oysters to the local oyster farmers.

2. The farmer carefully planted the seed oysters in the designated oyster beds.

3. These tiny seed oysters will take several months to grow into marketable oysters.

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