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Sphaeriaceae

Definition: Sphaeriaceae refers to a family of small freshwater bivalve mollusks commonly known as fingernail clams.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A family of small freshwater clams characterized by their curved, nail-like shells.

Example sentence: The Sphaeriaceae family includes species that can be found in various aquatic ecosystems.

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Sense 2:

Noun: The scientific classification of fingernail clams.

Example sentence: Taxonomists have identified and classified many Sphaeriaceae species based on their unique anatomical characteristics.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of the Sphaeriaceae family.

Example sentence: The Sphaeriaceae clams thrive in both temperate and tropical freshwater habitats.

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