Mya (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Myacidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The type genus of the family Myacidae is Mya, a group of saltwater clams commonly found in shallow waters.
- Mya is characterized by its irregularly-shaped shell, often bearing well-developed concentric ribs.
- Studies on Mya species have focused on their role in coastal ecosystems as filter feeders.
- Mya are relatively small clams, reaching lengths of up to 10 centimeters in their mature stages.
- In terms of their phylogenetic relationships, the genus Mya plays an important role within the Myacidae family.