Cardium (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Cardiidae: cockles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Cardium genus is a type of saltwater clam commonly found in shallow waters around the world.
- Cardium species are known for their distinctive rounded shells with prominent ribs.
- The Cardium genus is often used as a model organism in marine biology research.
- Fossil records show that the Cardium genus has remained largely unchanged for millions of years.
- Some species of Cardium are considered edible and are harvested for food in certain parts of the world.