What is another word for anomiidae?
Pronunciation: [ɐnˈɒmɪˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Anomiidae is a family of bivalve mollusks that are also known as saddle oysters. These marine creatures have a hinged shell that is flattened and elongated with a rough surface texture. They are filter feeders thta live in shallow, sandy habitats. There aren't any direct synonyms for the word Anomiidae, but there are related terms used in the scientific classification of similar mollusks. Some of these terms include Bivalvia, Ostreidae, and Pteriidae. Bivalvia refers to the class of mollusks that have a two-part hinged shell, which Anomiidae falls under. Ostreidae is the family of oysters and scallops, while Pteriidae includes pearl oysters and other bivalve mollusks.
