turbinella

/tərˈbɪnɪlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large sea snails, specifically marine gastropod mollusks in the family Turbinellidae.

“The marine biologist studied various species of turbinella to understand their role in the ocean ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • marine gastropod
  • sea snail

Antonyms

  • freshwater mollusk
  • land snail