maioidean

/ˌmɑɪ.ɔɪ.ˈdi.ɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or denoting the Maioidea, an infraorder of sea snails.

“The scientist specialized in malacology, particularly maioidean species in the Pacific Ocean.”

Synonyms

  • maioidean
  • marine gastropod
  • sea snail

Antonyms

  • land snail
  • terrestrial gastropod