spionidae

/spɪˈɒnɪdeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A subfamily of sea slugs, specifically the family Nudibranchia, characterized by their brightly colored bodies.

“The marine biologist studied the spionidae found in the coral reef ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • nudibranchs
  • sea slugs

Antonyms

  • terrestrial mollusks