Genus Crassostrea (Noun)
Meaning
Virginia oysters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Virginia oyster is a species of the genus Crassostrea that is native to the eastern coast of North America.
- The genus Crassostrea includes several species of oysters, with the Virginia oyster being one of the most well-known.
- Historically, the Virginia oyster was a dominant species of the genus Crassostrea in the Chesapeake Bay.
- Overfishing and disease have significantly impacted the populations of the genus Crassostrea, including the Virginia oyster.
- Conservation efforts are underway to restore the populations of the genus Crassostrea, including the Virginia oyster, in the Chesapeake Bay.