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scaphopoda

/skəˈfɒp.ə.də/

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noun

/skəˈfɒp.ə.də/C2formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой класс двусторонне-симметричных морских моллюсков, широко известных как лопатоногие или клыкастые раковины.

A small class of bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusks, commonly known as tusk shells or tooth shells.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Class of marine mollusksC2formalscientific

    A small class of bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusks, commonly known as tusk shells or tooth shells, characterized by a long, tubular, tusk-like shell open at both ends.

    ruКласс морских моллюсков

    • Scaphopoda are exclusively marine animals that burrow in soft sediments.
    • The shell of a Scaphopod is curved and resembles a miniature elephant tusk.
    • Scientists study Scaphopoda to understand the evolution of mollusks.
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