aeolid

/iˈɔːlɪd/ i-OL-id

Definitions

1. noun

A type of marine gastropod mollusk, typically having a colorful appearance and a distinctive body shape.

“The coral reef was home to a variety of aeolids, their vibrant colors blending in with the surrounding sea anemones.”

Synonyms

  • nudibranch
  • sea slug

Antonyms

  • land snail
  • terrestrial mollusk