Tridacna

Translation of "tridacna" into Russian

Noun

/trɪˈdæk.nə/

/traɪˈdæk.nə/

tridacna

tridacnas pl

tridacnae pl

The tridacna is known for its large size and vibrant colors.

Тридакна известна своим большим размером и яркими цветами.

Noun

/trɪˈdæk.nə/

/traɪˈdæk.nə/

Any clam of the genus Tridacna; a giant clam.

While diving, we spotted a massive tridacna resting among the corals.

Adjective

/trɪˈdæk.nə/

/traɪˈdæk.nə/

Relating to or characteristic of clams of the genus Tridacna or their shells.

The artisans carved intricate designs into the tridacna shells.

Proper noun

A taxonomic genus within the family Tridacnidae comprising large saltwater "giant" clams native to Indo-Pacific coral reefs.

Tridacna includes several species that attain over a metre in length.