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Anomia

Anomia

9.9
A sea animal with a thin shell that sticks to rocks or other shells
  • noun
  • /əˈnoʊmiə/
  • Specialized
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  • The delicate shells of Anomia species are often found attached to rocks or other shells.

Examples

  • Unlike other bivalves, Anomia is known for its thin, translucent shell.

  • Researchers collected several specimens of Anomia from the estuary.

  • Look at that Anomia!

  • The Anomia species are fascinating to study.

  • Researchers collected several specimens of Anomia from the estuary.

  • The delicate shells of Anomia species are often found attached to rocks or other shells.

  • Unlike other bivalves, Anomia is known for its thin, translucent shell.

Synonyms

saddle oyster
vsAnomia
  • Specialized
9.9

A sea animal with two thin shells, one side deeply notched, that clings to rocks

is the scientific genus name for these thin shelled bivalves rather than the common name

Compounds

Anomia ephippium
  • Specialized
9.9

A sea animal with two thin shells whose right shell has a deep notch and that often sticks to rocks

Surface Forms

Anomia singular
Anomias plural

Etymology

Anomia comes from Greek parts a- 'without' and -nomia 'order', and a helpful way to remember it is to think of these 'saddle oysters' with thin, irregular shells that often attach unevenly to rocks. That's why the name fits: the shells look a little 'out of order'.