muriciform

/mjʊːˈrɪsɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having the shape or form of a snail shell, typically with a long spire and a large body.

“The muriciform shape of the gastropod shell is a key characteristic of the Muricidae family.”

2. noun

A gastropod shell with a muriciform shape.

“The muriciform shells of the snails were found in the fossil record.”

Synonyms

  • gastropod shell
  • snail shell

Antonyms

  • plane shape
  • smooth shell