placophora

/plækəˈfɔrə/

Definitions

1. noun

an order of marine mollusks with a flat, oval shell and a radula.

“The fossil of a placophora was found in the ocean bed, providing valuable insights into the evolution of marine life.”

2. plural noun

a group of placophora mollusks.

“The researcher studied the placophora population in the nearby marine reserve to understand their behavior.”

Synonyms

  • marine mollusk
  • mollusk

Antonyms

  • terrestrial animal