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Veneridae

Veneridae

9.9
A family of sea animals with two shells, like hard-shell clams
  • noun
  • /ˌvɛnəˈreɪdiː/
  • Specialized
: Veneridae
  • The Veneridae are commonly known as hard-shell clams and are widely distributed in coastal waters.

Examples

  • The Veneridae family includes various species of clams harvested for food in coastal regions.

  • Many commercially important shellfish species belong to the Veneridae.

  • Scientists studied the Veneridae family to understand their role in marine ecosystems.

  • The Veneridae family includes many species of clams.

  • Have you ever tried cooking Veneridae?

  • Many coastal chefs love using Veneridae in their seafood dishes due to their firm texture.

  • Researchers have classified over a hundred species within the Veneridae family worldwide.

Synonyms

family Veneridae
vsVeneridae
  • Specialized
8.7

A group of sea animals like hard-shell clams that live in shallow coastal waters worldwide

is less specific about habitat, noting occurrence in various coastal regions

Compounds

family Veneridae
  • Specialized
8.7

A group of sea animals like hard-shell clams that live in shallow coastal waters worldwide

Surface Forms

Veneridae singular
Veneridaes plural

Etymology

The word Veneridae comes from the Latin name of the goddess Venus because early scientists put these clams with pretty shells in a group called Venus. The ending -idae is a scientific way to say 'family', so Veneridae means the 'Venus family' of clams, which is why it names this group of hard-shell clams.