Pholas (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Pholadidae: piddocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The type genus Pholas includes various species of piddocks found in marine environments worldwide.
- Pholas dactylus is a species of piddock commonly found in European waters.
- Piddocks belonging to the genus Pholas are known for their ability to burrow into rock.
- Pholas is a genus of marine bivalve mollusks that are part of the family Pholadidae.
- The genus Pholas consists of large piddocks that can be found in intertidal zones.