neritid

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

• 🇨🇳一种有厣的海螺，生活在沿海水域，贝壳呈短螺旋形。属于蜑螺科。

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.

   🇨🇳蜑螺