Genus Mercenaria (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Veneridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Mercenaria is a group of saltwater clams commonly found in the coastal waters of North America.
- Mercenaria is a genus of Veneridae, a family of marine bivalve mollusks.
- The hard clam, genus Mercenaria, is an important species in the marine ecosystem of the Atlantic coast.
- Mercenaria, a genus of saltwater clams, is prized for its edible flesh and is often harvested commercially.
- The genus Mercenaria includes several species of clams that are native to the eastern coast of North America.