Genus Ostrea (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Ostreidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Ostrea is the type genus of the family Ostreidae, which includes many species of oysters.
- Ostrea edulis, a species within the genus Ostrea, is commonly known as the European flat oyster.
- The genus Ostrea has been a subject of interest for marine biologists due to its diverse species distribution.
- Species within the genus Ostrea can be found in oceans worldwide, with some species being commercially harvested.
- Genus Ostrea species have been used as a model organism in various studies on marine ecology and conservation.