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Ensis

Ensis

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A long thin sea clam that lives in sand with a shell like a straight razor
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Ensis
  • The shell of an Ensis is shaped much like a straight razor.

Examples

  • Many species in the genus Ensis are popular as seafood in various coastal cuisines.

  • Fishermen collected several Ensis from the sandy shore during low tide.

  • The Ensis species are fascinating to study.

  • Have you ever seen an Ensis in the wild?

  • Fishermen collected several Ensis from the sandy shore during low tide.

  • Many species in the genus Ensis are popular as seafood in various coastal cuisines.

  • The shell of an Ensis is shaped much like a straight razor.

Surface Forms

Ensis singular
Ensises plural

Etymology

Ensis comes from the Latin word ensis, meaning 'sword'. The long, narrow shell looks like a straight sword or razor, which is why these clams are called razor clams and given the name Ensis.