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genus helix

 

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Noun genus helix has 1 sense
  1. Helix, genus Helix - type genus of the family Helicidae
    --1 is a kind of mollusk genus
    --1 is a member of Helicidae, family Helicidae
    --1 has members:
     edible snail, Helix pomatia; garden snail; brown snail, Helix aspersa; Helix hortensis

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Genus Helix

Definition: Genus Helix refers to a taxonomic group that includes common land snails, typically having a coiled shell and a soft body, belonging to the family Helicidae.

Sense 1: In a biological sense, genus Helix represents a classification category in which various species of snails are grouped together based on shared characteristics.

Example Sentence 1: The genus Helix includes well-known snail species like Helix pomatia and Helix aspersa.

Sense 2: In popular culture, genus Helix often signifies a fictional concept, involving mutated snails with extraordinary abilities.

Example Sentence 2: The movie showcased an intriguing storyline where a research experiment turned ordinary garden snails into superpowered creatures of genus Helix.

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