Pleurotomide
Meaning of the word
The word “pleurotomide” is a masculine noun that refers to a family of marine gastrropod mollusks, characterized by its spiral -shaped shells.
Origin of the word
The word “pleurotomide” originates in the Greek “pleuron” (side) + “tomes” (cut) + “eidos” (shape), ie “side cut form”. This denomination is due to the characteristic form of the shell of these mollusks.
Word adverbs
– Pleurotomously
Conjunctions of the word
– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore
Synonyms of the word
– Conus
– Spiral shell
– Marine gastropod
Word Definitions
– Male noun that refers to a family of marine gastrropod mollusks, characterized by their spiral -shaped shells.
Phrases that the word applies
– Pleurotomide is a very common mollusk in tropical waters.
– The pleurotomide spiral shell is very beautiful.
– Pleurotomids are known for their diversity of color.
Examples of the word in text
The diver found a pleurotomide during his submarine expedition.
– Marine shell exhibition included a copy of pleurotomide.
– Scientists have been studying the evolution of pleurotomids for decades.
Rhymes with the word
– AMIDO
– Epid
– Ledo
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Anagrams with the word
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