conchospiral

/kɒŋ.koʊˈspɪrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a shell that is coiled in a spiral manner, typically of a large sea snail.

“The conchospiral shell of the giant clam was a popular subject in marine biology research.”

2. noun

A conchospiral shell or the creature that possesses it.

“The museum exhibited a stunning conchospiral specimen found on a recent expedition.”

Synonyms

  • coiled
  • spiral
  • turbiniform

Antonyms

  • linear
  • straight