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Cardium

Cardium

9.9
A group of sea animals with two shells like clams
  • noun
  • /ˈkɑrdɪəm/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Cardium includes several species commonly found in sandy coastal waters.

Examples

  • Scientists identified the shell as belonging to Cardium edule, a widespread species of cockle.

  • In their study, they compared shell patterns of Cardium with related bivalve genera.

  • The Cardium species is commonly found in sandy coastal areas.

  • Many Cardiums can be harvested for food.

  • Scientists identified the shell as belonging to Cardium edule, a widespread species of cockle.

  • In their study, they compared shell patterns of Cardium with related bivalve genera.

  • The genus Cardium includes several species commonly found in sandy coastal waters.

Compounds

Cardium edule
  • Specialized
9.4

A common small sea animal with a rounded edible shell that lives on sandy coasts and mudflats

Surface Forms

Cardium singular
Cardiums plural

Etymology

Cardium comes from the Greek word kardia, which means 'heart'. Many cockle shells look heart-shaped, so the name fits the shell group and the same root appears in words like cardiac.