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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Venus Mercenaria.
Venus Mercenaria - as a noun
An edible american clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some american indians
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hard-shell clamhard clammercenaria mercenariaquahaugquahoground clamHypernyms (Closely Related)
clamHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The venus mercenaria is a species of clam commonly found along the Atlantic coast of North America."
"Many seafood restaurants serve dishes made with venus mercenaria."
"The extraction of venus mercenaria from the sand can be a labor-intensive process."
"Scientists study the reproductive behavior of venus mercenaria to better understand its life cycle."
"The population of venus mercenaria has been declining due to overharvesting in some areas."