pholadid

/ˌfoʊləˈdɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A marine bivalve mollusk of the family Pholadidae, typically found in tidal zones and known for boring into wood and other materials.

“The pholadid infested the wooden pilings of the old pier.”

Synonyms

  • boring clam
  • wood-boring clam

Antonyms

  • surface-dwelling mollusk