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spirula peronii

 

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Noun spirula peronii has 1 sense
  1. spirula, Spirula peronii - a small tropical cephalopod of the genus Spirula having prominent eyes and short arms and a many-chambered shell coiled in a flat spiral
    --1 is a kind of decapod
    --1 is a member of genus Spirula

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Spirula Peronii

Description:

Spirula peronii is a species of deep-sea cephalopod mollusk, commonly known as the ram's horn squid. It features a unique spirally coiled internal shell. This unusual shell has made it an intriguing subject of study for scientists and a fascination for marine enthusiasts.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Cephalopod Mollusk

In its primary sense, Spirula peronii refers to a species of cephalopod mollusk found in the deep sea. It possesses a small, spirally coiled internal shell.

Sample Sentence: The Spirula peronii is a remarkable example of the diversity within the cephalopod family.

Sense 2: Ram's Horn Squid

Spirula peronii is commonly known as the ram's horn squid due to the shape of its internal shell, resembling a coiled ram's horn.

Sample Sentence: The diver was fortunate to spot a live ram's horn squid, known as Spirula peronii, during the deep-sea exploration.

Sense 3: Scientific Study

Scientists extensively study Spirula peronii to understand its unique shell formation and gain insights into deep-sea ecosystems.

Sample Sentence: The research team published a groundbreaking paper on the biomineralization processes in Spirula peronii.

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