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Pteriidae (family) (Pterioida (order), Pteriomorphia (subclass), ... Living Organisms (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Family of medium-sized to large marine bivalve mollusks (saltwater clams). Some members of this family are noted for producing pearls. |
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Pteriidae (family) (preferred,C,U,S,English-P,D,L,N)
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Pteriidae (family) (Latin-P,D,U,N)
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pearl oysters (C,U,C,English,AD,U,N)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: H.HL |
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........................ Bivalvia (class) (G) |
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................................ Pterioida (order) (G) |
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.................................... Pteriidae (family) (G) |
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