window oyster (Meaning)
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window oyster (n)
marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell
Synonyms & Antonyms of window oyster
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window oyster Sentence Examples
- The window oyster clung tenaciously to the hull of the beached ship.
- Fishermen prized the window oyster for its iridescent shell, which resembled a stained-glass window.
- The window oyster's ability to pump water made it an efficient filter feeder.
- Divers often collected window oysters for aquarium displays due to their unique appearance.
- The window oyster was a popular food source among indigenous coastal communities.
- Its scientific name, Malleus albus, translates to "white hammer," referring to its chisel-shaped shell.
- The window oyster's sharp shell fragments could cause painful cuts if handled carelessly.
- Researchers studied the window oyster's remarkable ability to attach itself to various surfaces.
- Window oysters played a crucial role in clarifying coastal waters by filtering out plankton and pollutants.
- The window oyster's translucent shell allowed light to penetrate its tissues, aiding in photosynthesis.
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marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The window oyster clung tenaciously to the hull of the beached ship.
Fishermen prized the window oyster for its iridescent shell, which resembled a stained-glass window.
The window oyster's ability to pump water made it an efficient filter feeder.
Divers often collected window oysters for aquarium displays due to their unique appearance.
