What is another word for cardiidae?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːdɪˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Cardiidae is a scientific name used to refer to a family of bivalve mollusks that are commonly known as cockles. However, there are several synonyms that have been used to denote this family over the years. For instance, some scientists refer to them as Cardiaceae or Cardiinae, while others use the name Cardium. Moreover, there are regional names that are used to refer to this family in different parts of the world. For instance, some people call them heart clams, heart cockles, or basket cockles. Regardless of the term used, these bivalves are characterized by their heart-shaped shells, which are often used in decorations and as souvenirs.
