Associations to the word «Pteriidae»

Wiktionary

PTERIIDAE, proper noun. A taxonomic family within the order Pterioida   — some medium-sized to large saltwater clams, including pearl oysters.

Dictionary definition

PTERIIDAE, noun. Pearl oysters.

Wise words

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