solenidae

/səˈliːnɪdaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of marine bivalve mollusks, commonly known as shipworms, that live in a symbiotic relationship with certain species of bacteria.

“The solenidae family is unique due to their ability to tunnel through wood using the bacteria they harbor.”

Synonyms

  • bivalve mollusks
  • shipworms

Antonyms

  • freshwater mollusks
  • terrestrial mollusks