Class Pelecypoda (Noun)
Meaning
Oysters; clams; scallops; mussels.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Freshly harvested oysters and mussels from the coast are a delicacy for many, belonging to the class Pelecypoda.
- In the marine habitat exhibit, you can observe various species of bivalve mollusks, including clams and scallops, from the class Pelecypoda.
- The class Pelecypoda consists of mollusks with a two-part hinged shell, commonly found in shellfish such as oysters, mussels, and clams.
- Scallops, mussels, and oysters, all edible bivalves, fall under the class Pelecypoda, with a unique shell shape and structure.
- Marine biologists studying the ocean floor often focus on the class Pelecypoda, which includes marine animals like clams, mussels, and scallops.