Pearl oysters are not closely related to true oysters, being members of a distinct family, the feathered oysters (Pteriidae). Both cultured pearls and natural pearls can be extracted from pearl oysters, though other molluscs, such as the freshwater mussels, also yield pearls of commercial value.irst attested in English during the 14th century, the word oyster comes from Old French oistre, in turn from Latin ostrea, the feminine form of ostreum, which is the latinisation of the Greek á½ÏÏÏÎµÎ¿Î½ (ostreon), oyster. Compare á½ÏÏÎ­Î¿Î½ (osteon), bone.
Where did the last name Houston originate. Answer. The last name Houston originated from the parish of Houston, in Renfrewshire, It means 'settlement' or 'village'. ChaCha!
Recorded in the spellings of de Zamora, Zamora, and Zamorano, this is a Spanish surname. It originates from the city of Zamora in North west Spain.The name derives from the Arabic 'azemur' meaning 'the wild olives', a reminder of the period around the 10th century when Spain, or a large part of it, was occupied by Moorish invaders from Morocco.t originates from the city of Zamora in North west Spain. The name derives from the Arabic 'azemur' meaning 'the wild olives', a reminder of the period around the 10th century when Spain, or a large part of it, was occupied by Moorish invaders from Morocco.