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family naticidae

 

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Noun family naticidae has 1 sense
  1. Naticidae, family Naticidae - moonshells
    --1 is a kind of mollusk family
    --1 is a member of Gastropoda, class Gastropoda, Gasteropoda, class Gasteropoda
    --1 has members: moon shell, moonshell

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Family Naticidae

Description:

The family Naticidae, commonly known as the moon snail family, is a group of marine gastropod mollusks. They are characterized by their rounded, globose shells and a well-developed operculum. Naticidae mollusks are found worldwide in warm and temperate seas. They are well-known for their predatory behavior, often preying on other mollusks, bivalves, and even small crustaceans.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A family of marine gastropod mollusks.

Example Sentence: The Naticidae is a diverse family of predatory snails found in oceans around the world.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of the family Naticidae.

Example Sentence: The sandy beach is a known habitat for many Naticidae species.

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