tridacna

/ˈtraɪdæknə/

Definitions

1. noun

A large species of clam, especially Tridacna gigas, which is one of the largest mollusks.

“The snorkeler marveled at the enormous tridacna inhabiting the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • giant clam
  • large clam

Antonyms

  • miniature mollusk
  • small shellfish