naticidae

/nætɪˈsaɪdiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of large sea snails, commonly known as moon snails, having a large, globose shell with a long siphonal canal.

“The species of naticidae found in the coastal waters of Japan are known for their unique shell structures.”

Synonyms

  • large sea snails
  • moon snails

Antonyms

  • land snails
  • small sea snails