cypraeidae

Thân thiện

A collector carefully examines a cypraeidae shell on the beach.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of marine gastropod mollusks: "Cypraeidae" is the scientific family name for a group of sea snails commonly known as cowries. These mollusks are characterized by their glossy, often brightly colored and patterned shells.

Usage

• The term "Cypraeidae" is used primarily in scientific, zoological, or conchological (the study of shells) contexts to classify and discuss this specific taxonomic family.
• It is a formal, technical term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The collection included several specimens from the family Cypraeidae.
  • Cypraeidae are found in tropical and subtropical seas around the world.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to denote a family within the order Littorinimorpha. For example: "The genus belongs to the family Cypraeidae."

Variants and Related Words

• Cowrie (n): The common name for a mollusk belonging to the family Cypraeidae.
  • She found a beautiful cowrie on the beach.
• Cypraeid (adj/n): Pertaining to the family Cypraeidae; or a member of this family.
  • The cypraeid shells were highly polished.

Synonyms

• Cowrie family: A common, non-scientific synonym for Cypraeidae.

Notes

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this highly specific scientific term.

Học thuật

Noun

1. family of marine gastropods comprising the cowries

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cypraeidae
• family Cypraeidae