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ancylus

/ˈæŋ.kɪ.ləs/

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noun

/ˈæŋ.kɪ.ləs/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода пресноводных блюдечек, типовой род семейства Ancylidae.

A scientific genus name for a group of freshwater limpets, specifically the type genus of the family Ancylidae.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A type genus of the family Ancylidae, comprising small freshwater snails commonly known as river limpets.

    ruРечная чашечка

    • The Ancylus fluviatilis is a common species of river limpet found in European streams.
    • Researchers studied the shell morphology of Ancylus to understand its evolutionary adaptations.
    • Ancylus species are often used as bioindicators for water quality in freshwater ecosystems.