genus mercenaria (Meaning)
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genus mercenaria (n)
a genus of Veneridae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus mercenaria
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus mercenaria Sentence Examples
- Genus Mercenaria includes several species of hard-shelled clams.
- The quahog, also known as the hard clam, belongs to the genus Mercenaria.
- Genus Mercenaria clams are commonly found in estuarine and marine environments.
- Mercenaria clams have a solid, white shell with concentric rings.
- The meat of Mercenaria clams is prized for its sweet and delicate flavor.
- Scientists have classified multiple subgenera within the genus Mercenaria.
- The distribution of Mercenaria clams extends from the Atlantic coast of North America to the Gulf of Mexico.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the populations of certain Mercenaria clam species.
- Mercenaria clams have a relatively short lifespan compared to other bivalves.
- The evolutionary history of the genus Mercenaria has been studied using molecular techniques.
FAQs About the word genus mercenaria
a genus of Veneridae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Genus Mercenaria includes several species of hard-shelled clams.
The quahog, also known as the hard clam, belongs to the genus Mercenaria.
Genus Mercenaria clams are commonly found in estuarine and marine environments.
Mercenaria clams have a solid, white shell with concentric rings.
