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fissurella

/ˌfɪs.jʊˈrɛl.ə/

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noun

/ˌfɪs.jʊˈrɛl.ə/formalscientific
  • ruРод морских брюхоногих моллюсков семейства Fissurellidae, широко известных как ключевидные морские блюдечки.

A genus of marine gastropod mollusks in the family Fissurellidae, commonly known as keyhole limpets.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of keyhole limpetsC2formalscientific

    A genus of marine gastropod mollusks in the family Fissurellidae, commonly known as keyhole limpets, characterized by a conical shell with a hole at the apex.

    ruТиповой род ключевых морских блюдечек

    • The Fissurella genus includes many species found in intertidal zones.
    • Scientists study Fissurella to understand mollusk evolution.
    • Keyhole limpets of the genus Fissurella have a distinctive apical opening.
Forms
  • fissurellae plural form
  • fissurellas plural form
  • fissurellae' possessive plural form
  • fissurellas' possessive plural form
  • fissurella's possessive singular form