Genus Arca (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Arcidae: ark shells and blood clams.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Arca is the type genus of the family Arcidae, which includes ark shells and blood clams.
- The classification of genus Arca was based on its distinctive shell morphology and anatomical features.
- Scientists have been studying the genus Arca to understand its evolutionary relationships with other bivalve mollusks.
- The genus Arca comprises many species of ark shells and blood clams found in oceans worldwide.
- Fossil records of the genus Arca date back to the Early Cretaceous period, providing valuable insights into the history of marine life.