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Arcidae

Arcidae

9.9
A group of sea animals with two strong, ribbed shells like a rectangular clam
  • noun
  • /ɑrˈkaɪdi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : arcidos
  • Marine biologists often study Arcidae to understand bivalve evolution and diversity.

Examples

  • Many species within the Arcidae family are found in shallow coastal waters worldwide.

  • The Arcidae are distinguished by their robust, rectangular shells and taxodont hinge.

  • The Arcidae family includes various species of ark shells.

  • Many Arcidae are found in shallow coastal waters.

  • Many species within the Arcidae family are found in shallow coastal waters worldwide.

  • The Arcidae are distinguished by their robust, rectangular shells and taxodont hinge.

  • Marine biologists often study Arcidae to understand bivalve evolution and diversity.

Synonyms

family Arcidae
vsArcidae
  • Specialized
9.7

A group of sea animals with two thick, box-shaped shells

focuses on shell ribbing and texture rather than rectangular shape

Compounds

family Arcidae
  • Specialized
9.7

A group of sea animals with two thick, box-shaped shells

Surface Forms

Arcidae singular
Arcidaes plural

Etymology

Arcidae comes from the Latin arca, meaning 'box' or 'chest', because these sea animals with two shells look like small, strong boxes. Think of their common name, the ark shells — like tiny arks that protect the animal — and that explains the family name.