littorinidae

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Noun littorinidae has 1 sense

Littorinidae, family Littorinidae - periwinkles
--₁ is a kind of mollusk family
--₁ is a member of Gastropoda, class Gastropoda, Gasteropoda, class Gasteropoda
--₁ has members: Littorina, genus Littorina

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Littorinidae

Definition:

Littorinidae refers to a family of small to medium-sized marine snails commonly known as periwinkles. They are gastropod mollusks that are found in various coastal regions around the world.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A family of marine snails

Usage:

- The littorinidae family includes numerous species of periwinkles.

- Littorinidae are known for their ability to tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions.

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