portunidae

/ˌpɜːrtʌˈnaɪdi/; /pɔːrtʊˈnaɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of saltwater clams including oysters and mussels

“The oysters are a species within the Portunidae family.”

Synonyms

  • mussel family
  • oyster family

Antonyms

  • freshwater clams