lymnaean

/lɪmˈniːɪən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Lymnaea, a genus of freshwater snails

“The lymnaean species found in the nearby lake are of great interest to biologists.”

2. noun

a member of the genus Lymnaea

“The lymnaean snail was a common sight in the pond, feeding on algae and plants.”

Synonyms

  • freshwater snail
  • limnaean

Antonyms

  • marine snail
  • terrestrial snail