sò lông
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of bivalve mollusk: "Sò lông" is the Vietnamese common name for a species of ark clam, scientifically classified as Arca subcrenata. It is characterized by a roughly rectangular, elongated shell with strong radial ribs and a dense covering of fine, hair-like bristles, which gives it its name ("lông" meaning hair or fur).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sò lông thường sống ở vùng nước lợ. (Hairy ark clams often live in brackish waters.)
- Món sò lông hấp sả là đặc sản của vùng này. (Steamed hairy ark clams with lemongrass is a local specialty of this region.)
- Vỏ sò lông có nhiều lông tơ nhỏ. (The shell of the hairy ark clam has many small, hair-like bristles.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "sò lông" is used specifically in culinary and marine contexts to refer to this particular shellfish. It is not a general term for all clams.
Variants and Related Words
- Sò (n): A general term for clam, used for many bivalve mollusks.
- Chúng tôi đi nhặt sò trên bãi biển. (We went collecting clams on the beach.)
- Nghêu (n): Hard clam (), a different, often smoother-shelled clam.
- Hàu (n): Oyster.
Synonyms
- Hairy ark clam
- Ark shell ()
Related Terms
- Động vật thân mềm hai mảnh vỏ: Bivalve mollusk.
- Hải sản: Seafood.
- Nước lợ: Brackish water.