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!
What does the last name fuller mean? it is took from a fuller in the medieval times who scoured and thickened raw cloth and comes from America and France. the first know recording of someone with the last name of â¦ fuller lived in Yorkshire and came from France.econdly, it may be an occupational name for a man who carried loads for a living, especially one who used his own muscle power rather than a beast of burden or a wheeled vehicle, from the Old French porteo(u)r to carry, convey.