Crassostrea
Crassostrea
Crassostrea (pronounced: krəˈsɔːstriə) is a genus of true oysters, marine bivalve mollusks in the family Ostreidae. The name Crassostrea is derived from the Latin words "crassus" meaning "thick" and "ostrea" meaning "oyster".
Etymology
The term Crassostrea is a combination of two Latin words. The first, "crassus", translates to "thick" or "dense". The second, "ostrea", is the Latin term for "oyster". Together, they describe the characteristic thick shell of oysters in this genus.
Related Terms
- Ostreidae: The family to which Crassostrea belongs. It includes all true oysters.
- Bivalve: A class of marine and freshwater mollusks that have laterally compressed bodies enclosed by a shell in two hinged parts.
- Mollusk: A large phylum of invertebrate animals, many of which have a calcareous shell of one, two, or more pieces.
- Marine Bivalve: A large class of mollusks, including oysters, clams, and scallops, characterized by a shell that is divided from front to back into left and right valves.
- Genus: A rank in the biological classification (taxonomy) that groups closely related species together.
Pronunciation
The term Crassostrea is pronounced as krəˈsɔːstriə.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crassostrea
- Wikipedia's article - Crassostrea
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