dorididae

/dɔːˈrɪdɪˌdeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of sea slugs, commonly known as dorid nudibranchs.

“The marine biologist studied the behavior of dorididae in their natural habitat.”

2. plural noun

Members of the family Dorididae.

“The collection at the aquarium featured a variety of dorididae species.”

Synonyms

  • dorid nudibranchs
  • sea slugs

Antonyms

  • terrestrial mollusks