ostraeacea

/ɒstrɛiˈɛsi.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

a suborder of saltwater clams, particularly oysters, mussels, and scallops

“The fossil record revealed that ostraeacea existed during the Jurassic period.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of ostraeacea

“The ostraeacea fauna in the ancient sea bed is an area of ongoing research.”

Synonyms

  • lamellibranchia
  • ostracod

Antonyms

  • freshwater
  • terrestrial