deltidium

/dɛltɪˈdiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of marine bivalve mollusk, especially one belonging to the family Deltidiidae.

“The team of marine biologists studied the behavior of the deltidiid bivalves in the coral reef ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • Deltidiidae
  • bivalve mollusk
  • marine bivalve

Antonyms

  • terrestrial animal
  • tetrapod