Myaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Clams.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Myaceae superfamily includes a variety of saltwater and freshwater clams that are found worldwide.
- Several fossils of the Myaceae family have been discovered in ancient clam beds across Europe.
- Researchers studying Myaceae were particularly interested in the unique shells of certain clam species within this group.
- Overfishing has become a major threat to many species within the Myaceae family of clams in recent years.
- Some members of the Myaceae family have evolved long siphons that help these clams filter-feed in murky waters.