mya arenaria (Meaning)
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mya arenaria (n)
an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
Synonyms & Antonyms of mya arenaria
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
mya arenaria Sentence Examples
- Mytilus edulis, also known as the common mussel, is closely related to the Mya arenaria clam.
- The soft-shell clam, Mya arenaria, is a species of saltwater clam.
- Mya arenaria is found in shallow waters along the coasts of North America and Europe.
- The shells of Mya arenaria are composed of calcium carbonate and are often covered with a layer of periostracum.
- The soft-shell clam has a single, large adductor muscle that holds the valves of the shell together.
- Mya arenaria is a filter feeder and uses its gills to filter food particles from the water.
- The soft-shell clam is an important food source for many animals, including humans.
- Overfishing and habitat destruction have led to a decline in the population of Mya arenaria.
- The soft-shell clam is a common species used in scientific research.
- The shells of Mya arenaria are often used as a source of calcium carbonate for industrial purposes.
FAQs About the word mya arenaria
an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Mytilus edulis, also known as the common mussel, is closely related to the Mya arenaria clam.
The soft-shell clam, Mya arenaria, is a species of saltwater clam.
Mya arenaria is found in shallow waters along the coasts of North America and Europe.
The shells of Mya arenaria are composed of calcium carbonate and are often covered with a layer of periostracum.
