carinula

/kɑːrɪˈnuːlə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, shell-bearing marine snail of the genus Carinula, characterized by a distinctive shell shape and coloration

“The marine biologist spent hours studying the carinula, noting its unique features.”

Synonyms

  • marine snail
  • sea slug

Antonyms

  • terrestrial snail