achatinella

/æxɑtɪˈnɛlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of freshwater snails, specifically the genus of tiny freshwater limpets.

“The park’s biologist was studying the unique species of freshwater snails, including the Achatinella, that inhabited the lake.”

Synonyms

  • limpet
  • snail

Antonyms

  • gastropod
  • sea snail