What is another word for Family Pteriidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli tˈi͡əɹɪˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Family Pteriidae refers to a group of bivalve mollusks commonly known as pearl oysters. Synonyms for the term include Pterioida, which is a superfamily under class Bivalvia, and Pinctada, a genus of pearl oysters within the family. Other related terms include "true oysters" which are members of the Ostreidae family, and "false oysters" which belong to the Ostreidae-like family Gryphaeidae. Pearl oysters are known for their ability to produce pearls, a process which occurs when an irritant such as a sand particle becomes enclosed within the shell and is coated with layers of nacre.
