neritid
neritid · neritids
Any in sea snail in the family NeritidaeAny in sea snail in the family Neritidae; a nerite.
/nəˈɹaɪtɪd/
Meaning
1 sensesAny in sea snail in the family Neritidae; a nerite.
More definitions
- operculate seasnail of coastal waters with a short spiral shell
Origin
Borrowed from taxonomic name Neritidae.Borrowed from taxonomic name Neritidae.
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