In the past there was commercial over-exploitation of the sea cucumbers Isostichopus fuscus and Parastichopus parvimensis, of mother-of-pearl Pinctada mazatlanica and winged oysters Pteria sterna. From Wordnik.com. [Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California, Mexico] Reference
Akoya pearls are cultured saltwater pearls which are cultivated from the oyster species Pinctada fucata martensii. From Wordnik.com. [Latest hot news: Humsurfer] Reference
Cable Beach Club Resort there's not really another resort alternative up in Broome, and Pinctada is already promoting itself as being the finest accommodation in town. From Wordnik.com. [HotelChatter -] Reference
From 1999 to 2009, the combined production of South Sea cultured pearls - the large, white-to-golden gems of the silver-lipped Pinctada maxima oyster, native to Australia. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
She specialises in pearl creations under her label, Pinctada - the scientific word for pearl oysters - and calls herself a pearl artist because some of her works are seen as art pieces. From Wordnik.com. [TODAYonline] Reference
Indonesia and the Philippines - and of black pearls from the black-lipped Pinctada margaritifera oyster, farmed in French Polynesia, increased to 25 metric tons from 8.7 metric tons, according to Russell Shor, a senior industry analyst at the Gemological Institute of. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
Pinctada ceramic composite nanostructures. From Wordnik.com. [The Speculist: Why Invent When You Can Discover?] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.

