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genus nerita

 

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Noun genus nerita has 1 sense
  1. genus Nerita - type genus of the Neritidae
    --1 is a kind of
    mollusk genus
    --1 is a member of Neritidae, family Neritidae
    --1 has members: nerita; bleeding tooth, Nerita peloronta

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Genus Nerita

Description: Genus Nerita refers to a group of marine gastropod mollusks in the family Neritidae. These small to medium-sized shells are commonly found in tropical coastal waters around the world. With their unique shape and beautiful patterns, they are often collected by shell enthusiasts.

Sense 1: As a noun, Genus Nerita refers to the scientific classification of a group of marine gastropods in the family Neritidae.

Example sentence: The taxonomist classified the newly discovered shell under the genus Nerita.

Sense 2: As a noun, Genus Nerita can also be used to describe a specific type of shell falling under this classification.

Example sentence: The collector proudly displayed his extensive collection of Genus Nerita shells.

Related products: Nerita shells, Shell collecting kits, Marine biology books

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