Placuna Placenta (Noun)
Meaning
Marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Placuna placenta, also known as windowpane oyster, is highly prized for its large thin flat translucent shell.
- Local artisans use the translucent shell of the placuna placenta to create beautiful and intricate ornaments.
- Divers in the Philippines often stumble upon placuna placenta while exploring the country's coral reefs.
- In the past, placuna placenta shells were used as a type of windowpane due to their transparent nature.
- Researchers are working to protect the placuna placenta and its habitats, which are often threatened by coastal development and pollution.