pectinid

[US]/ˈpektɪnɪd/
[UK]/ˈpektɪnɪd/

Translation

n.A marine bivalve mollusk of the family Pectinidae; a scallop
Word Forms
Pluralpectinids

Example Sentences

pectinid larvae drift in the water column for weeks before settling.

fossil pectinid shells are commonly found in marine sedimentary rocks.

the taxonomy of the pectinid family is complex and constantly evolving.

commercially important pectinid species support major fisheries worldwide.

biologists study pectinid ecology to understand seabed health.

geologists use pectinid fossils as index fossils for dating strata.

the visual system of a pectinid is surprisingly complex.

some pectinid populations have declined due to ocean acidification.

researchers analyzed the growth rings on the pectinid shell.

pectinid aquaculture is a thriving industry in coastal regions.

the swimming mechanism of the pectinid involves rapid valve clapping.

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