Mercenaria (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Veneridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mercenaria mercenaria, commonly known as the hard clam, is a species of large edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Veneridae.
- The Mercenaria genus is a group of saltwater clams that are native to the Americas.
- Mercenaria clams are often found in shallow waters and are prized for their flavorful flesh.
- The Mercenaria genus is part of the family Veneridae, which includes many other species of clams.
- Mercenaria mercenaria is one of the most well-known species within the Mercenaria genus.