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strombus

/ˈstrɒm.bəs/

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noun

/ˈstrɒm.bəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее типовой род семейства Strombidae, включающий различные виды морских улиток.

A noun referring to the type genus of the family Strombidae, which includes various species of sea snails.

proper noun

  1. Type genus of StrombidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of medium to large sea snails, commonly known as true conchs, characterized by a distinctive spiral shell and a long, narrow opening.

    ruТиповой род семейства Strombidae

    • The Strombus genus includes the queen conch, a species prized for its meat and shell.
    • Marine biologists study the Strombus to understand their role in tropical reef ecosystems.
    • Fossil records show that Strombus species have existed for millions of years.
Forms
  • strombi plural form
  • strombuses plural form
  • strombi's possessive plural form
  • strombuses' possessive plural form
  • strombus's possessive singular form