family Cymatiidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic family of marine gastropod mollusks: "family Cymatiidae" refers to a biological family within the order Littorinimorpha, commonly known as tritons or trumpet shells. These are often large, predatory sea snails.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The scientist is studying the evolutionary history of the family Cymatiidae.
- Several species within the family Cymatiidae have beautifully patterned shells.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The term is used in formal scientific contexts to group related genera of sea snails.
- The specimen was definitively placed within the family Cymatiidae based on its radular teeth.
Variants and Related Words
- Cymatiidae (n): The standard abbreviated form of the full family name.
- The book listed all known species of Cymatiidae in the region.
- Triton (n): A common name for many snails in this family.
- The triton is a well-known member of family Cymatiidae.
Synonyms
- Tritons (common name): A widely used synonym referring to the members of this family.
- Trumpet shells (common name): Another common name for some species in this family.
Related Phrases
- Cymatiid snail (n phrase): A descriptive phrase for an individual snail belonging to this family.
- A large cymatiid snail was found on the reef.
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tritons
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