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Pectinidae

Pectinidae

9.9
A group of sea animals like scallops with fan-shaped shells that can swim
  • noun
  • /ˌpɛk.tɪˈnaɪ.di/
  • Specialized
: pectínidos
  • The Pectinidae family includes many species known for their distinctive fan-shaped shells.

Examples

  • The Pectinidae family includes various species of scallops.

  • Several commercial fisheries harvest members of the Pectinidae for food around the world.

  • Researchers are studying the behavior and habitat of Pectinidae along the coastal shelf.

  • Many chefs love to cook with Pectinidae because of their unique flavor.

  • The Pectinidae family includes many species known for their distinctive fan-shaped shells.

  • Several commercial fisheries harvest members of the Pectinidae for food around the world.

  • Many chefs love to cook with Pectinidae because of their unique flavor.

Synonyms

family Pectinidae
vsPectinidae
  • Specialized
7.8

A group of sea animals with fan-shaped shells called scallops

has identical meaning but is written as a shorter scientific name

Surface Forms

Pectinidae singular
Pectinidaes plural

Etymology

The word Pectinidae comes from the Latin root pecten, which means 'comb' or 'scallop', because these sea animals have fan-shaped, comb-like shells. So the name refers to the family of scallops, known for their ridged shells and for swimming by quickly opening and closing them.