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Pteriidae

Pteriidae

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A family of sea animals with two shells that includes pearl oysters
  • noun
  • /ˈtɛrɪˌaɪdiː/
  • Specialized
: Pteriidae
  • The Pteriidae family is well known for producing pearls of high quality.

Examples

  • Oysters in the Pteriidae group often attach themselves to rocks or coral reefs.

  • Marine biologists have discovered new species within the Pteriidae in tropical waters.

  • The Pteriidae family includes both pearl and feather oysters.

  • Many species of Pteriidae are found in warm waters.

  • The Pteriidae family includes both pearl and feather oysters.

  • Oysters in the Pteriidae group often attach themselves to rocks or coral reefs.

  • Marine biologists have discovered new species within the Pteriidae in tropical waters.

Surface Forms

Pteriidae singular
Pteriidaes plural

Morphology

Pteriidae = Pteria (opaque) = pteri + idae

Formed from the genus name 'Pteria' plus the taxonomic family suffix '-idae', a specialized scientific formation not predictable to average learners.

Etymology

The word Pteriidae comes from the old Greek root pteron meaning 'wing' or 'feather', and the ending -idae shows it is a family of animals. So, Pteriidae is the family name for pearl and feather oysters, many of which have wing-like shells.