family Haliotidae
Definition
Noun: - A family of marine gastropod mollusks: Haliotidae is the taxonomic family name for abalones, which are large sea snails with ear-shaped shells lined with mother-of-pearl and having a row of respiratory holes along the outer edge.
Usage
- This term is used in scientific, biological, and zoological contexts to classify and refer to the group of mollusks commonly known as abalones.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term specifies a rank (family) within the biological classification system, sitting above genus and below order.
- The species Haliotis rufescens belongs to the family Haliotidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Haliotidae (noun): The standard form of the taxonomic family name, often used interchangeably with "family Haliotidae."
- Abalone (noun): The common name for any member of the family Haliotidae.
- Genus Haliotis (noun): The sole genus within the family Haliotidae, containing all abalone species.
Synonyms
- Abalone family: A common descriptive synonym.
- Sea ears: A less common, descriptive name referring to the shell shape of its members.
Related Phrases
- Member of Haliotidae: A phrase used to describe an individual organism belonging to this family.
- This mollusk is a member of Haliotidae.
Noun
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abalones
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