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Noun: genus Pinctada
  1. Genus of pearl oysters, marine bivalve mollusks known for producing valuable pearls
    "genus Pinctada species are cultivated throughout tropical waters for pearl production";
    - Pinctada

Type of: mollusk genus

Part of: family Pteriidae, Pteriidae