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family Solenidae

family Solenidae

7.5
Animals that have two long narrow shells and live in the sand, like razor clams
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Solenidae
  • The family Solenidae, known as razor clams, is characterized by its elongated, laterally compressed shells.

Examples

  • The family Solenidae includes many species of razor clams found along sandy beaches.

  • Members of the family Solenidae are easily identified by their long, narrow shells.

  • Marine biologists study the family Solenidae for its ecological role in coastal habitats.

  • The family Solenidae includes various species of razor clams.

  • Did you know that the family Solenidae is also called razor clams?

  • Marine biologists study the family Solenidae to understand its ecological role in coastal ecosystems.

  • Many delicious dishes feature members of the family Solenidae, which are commonly harvested from sandy beaches.

Synonyms

Solenidae
vsfamily Solenidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea animals with two long narrow shells called razor clams

is the same meaning but follows British spelling in the scientific description

Surface Forms

family Solenidae singular
families Solenidae plural

Morphology

family + Solenidae

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the proper taxon name 'Solenidae' yields the family called Solenidae. The meaning is fully compositional and non‑idiomatic — learners who know both constituents can infer it refers to the biological family of razor clams.

Etymology

The name family Solenidae may come from the old Greek word 'solen' meaning 'pipe', because these razor clams have long shells shaped like a thin tube. That's why the name fits this group of long, narrow clams.