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Ostreidae

plural noun
Os·​tre·​i·​dae | \ äˈstrēəˌdē\

Definition of Ostreidae

: a family of bivalve mollusks (suborder Ostraeacea) being usually attached by the lower valve and including the common edible oysters

History and Etymology for Ostreidae

New Latin, from Ostrea, type genus + -idae

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