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neritid

/ˈnɪr.ɪ.tɪd/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa un caracol marino operculado que habita en aguas costeras, caracterizado por una concha espiral corta.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˈnɪr.ɪ.tɪd/

A noun referring to an operculate seasnail found in coastal waters, characterized by a short spiral shell.

  • 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un caracol marino operculado que habita en aguas costeras, caracterizado por una concha espiral corta.
  1. Operculate seasnail C2 formal scientific

    A type of small to medium-sized sea snail with a short, spiral shell and an operculum (a hard plate covering the shell opening), commonly found in coastal waters.

    • The neritid is often found clinging to rocks in the intertidal zone.
    • Marine biologists study the neritid's unique operculum structure.
    • Collectors prize the colorful shells of certain neritid species.

    🇪🇸Nerítido