family cymatiidae

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Noun family cymatiidae has 1 sense

Cymatiidae, family Cymatiidae - tritons
--₁ is a kind of mollusk family
--₁ is a member of Gastropoda, class Gastropoda, Gasteropoda, class Gasteropoda
--₁ has members: triton

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Family Cymatiidae

Definition: The family Cymatiidae refers to a group of large sea snails commonly known as whelks. They belong to the class Gastropoda and are characterized by their spiral-shaped shells and predatory nature.

Senses and Usages:

Noun: A family of marine gastropod mollusks that includes a wide variety of whelk species.

Example Sentence:

The family Cymatiidae comprises numerous species of whelks, each with its unique shell pattern.

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of the family Cymatiidae.

Example Sentence:

This marine exhibit showcases a diverse collection of Cymatiidae specimens.

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