littorinidae

Thân thiện

A marine biologist carefully examines a littorinidae specimen on a rocky shore.

Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic family of marine gastropod mollusks: Littorinidae is the scientific family name for a large group of small to medium-sized sea snails, commonly known as periwinkles. These snails are characterized by their simple, often conical or globular shells and are typically found in intertidal zones on rocky shores worldwide.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Marine biologists study the Littorinidae to understand adaptation to tidal environments.
  • The common periwinkle, Littorina littorea, is a well-known species within the Littorinidae.
  • The diversity of shell shapes in the family Littorinidae is remarkable.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The name is always capitalized (Littorinidae) and used in a singular form to refer to the entire family group. It is often followed by the name of the scientist who described it and the year, e.g., "Littorinidae Children, 1834".
• As a subject of research: The term is used in scientific contexts discussing evolution, ecology, or physiology of these snails.

Variants and Related Words

• littorinid (noun/adjective): A member of the Littorinidae family; pertaining to the Littorinidae.
  • The littorinid population has increased.
• Periwinkle (noun): The common name for snails in this family.
• Littorina (noun): The type genus (a key subgroup) within the family Littorinidae.

Synonyms

• Periwinkle family: The common name equivalent for the taxonomic group.
• Winkles: A common name used particularly in British English.

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, precise scientific meaning. It does not have idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, as it is a specialized taxonomic term.

Học thuật

Noun

1. periwinkles

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Littorinidae
• family Littorinidae