neritina

/ˌnɛrɪˈtiːnə/; /ˌnɛriˈtiːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small to medium-sized freshwater snails, in the family Hydrobiidae.

“The neritina snails found in the lake were a crucial part of the ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • freshwater snail
  • hydrobiid

Antonyms

  • desert snail
  • land snail