family pectinidae
Definition
- Noun:
- Family Pectinidae: A taxonomic family of marine bivalve mollusks commonly known as scallops. Members of this family are characterized by their fan-shaped shells with radiating ribs and a well-developed adductor muscle, which is the edible part.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The family Pectinidae includes many commercially important species.
- Marine biologists study the evolution of the family Pectinidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic contexts: Used to specify the biological classification rank.
- The genus Pecten is placed within the family Pectinidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Pectinid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Pectinidae; relating to this family.
- The fossil record contains many pectinid shells.
- Scallop (noun): The common name for an individual organism within the Family Pectinidae.
- We collected several scallops from the seabed.
Synonyms
- Scallop family: A common descriptive synonym.
- Pectinids: A term referring to the members of this family collectively.
Related Phrases
- Member of Pectinidae: A phrase used to describe an organism belonging to this family.
- This bivalve is a member of Pectinidae.
Noun
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scallops
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