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Planorbide

Meaning of the word

The term “planorbide” refers to a family of freshwater gastropod mollusks, characterized by their disc shells or flat spiral.

Origin of the word

The word “planorbide” originates in the scientific Latin “planorbidae”, which derives from “planus” (plane) and “orbis” (circle), referring to the flat and circular form of the shells of these mollusks.

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “planorbide”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “planorbid”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “planorbide” are: Water snail, snail-planorbide, water caracol and caracol-planorbide.

Word Definitions

– Male noun: Family of freshwater gastropod mollusks, with disc shaped shells or flat spiral.
– ADJECTIVE: Related to mollusks of the Planorbidae family.

Phrases that the word applies

– Planorbids are important indicators of water quality in aquatic ecosystems.
– Planorbid reproduction occurs in a hermaphrodite manner, that is, each individual has male and female reproductive organs.
– Planorbids are often found in lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers.

Examples of the word in text

Planorbids are mollusks that can be found in various aquatic environments, from small streams to large lakes. Its presence is indicative of water quality as they are sensitive to pollutants and environmental changes. In addition, planorbids play an important role in the food chain, serving as food for birds and other aquatic animals.

Rhymes with the word

– snail
– Snail
– Carangol
– Snail
– Snail

Anagrams with the word

– No anagrams were found with the word “planorbid”.

Sources:

  1. Encyclopedia Britannica
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