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littorina

/ˌlɪt.əˈraɪ.nə/

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noun

/ˌlɪt.əˈraɪ.nə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название типового рода семейства Littorinidae, включающего литторин — группу мелких морских улиток.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the family Littorinidae, which includes periwinkles, a group of small marine snails.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of periwinklesC2formalscientific

    A genus of small, edible sea snails, commonly known as periwinkles, belonging to the family Littorinidae.

    ruЛитторина

    • Littorina species are commonly found in intertidal zones.
    • The shell of Littorina littorea is often used in ecological studies.
    • Marine biologists classify periwinkles under the genus Littorina.
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  • littorina's possessive singular form