/ˌdɔːsənˌaɪˈsiːiː/[daw-sən-ee-SEE-ee]

Definitions

1. noun

a family of marine snails, specifically the family of snails in the order Neogastropoda, characterized by a large aperture.

“The marine biologist studied the unique characteristics of the Dawsons’ snail family, particularly the Dawsons’ snail (Emarginula dawsoni), which belongs to the Dawsons’ family (Dawsoniaceae).”