lymnaeid

/lɪmˈneɪ.ɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a subfamily of freshwater snails, specifically the family Lymnaeidae

“The lymnaeid family of snails is commonly found in ponds and lakes.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the lymnaeid snails

“The lymnaeid snails have distinctive shell patterns.”

Synonyms

  • freshwater snail
  • limnaeid

Antonyms

  • desert snail
  • terrestrial snail