girellidae

/dʒaɪˈrɛliˌdeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of small to medium-sized, burrowing, marine snails, commonly known as top shells or helmet shells.

“The new species of girellidae found in the coastal waters is of great interest to marine biologists.”

Synonyms

  • helmet shells
  • marine snails
  • top shells

Antonyms

  • large marine snails
  • terrestrial snails