turbinidae

/ˌtɜrbɪˈnaɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of extinct to early fossil marine gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Vermetoidea.

“The fossil of Turbinidae has been found in the coastal regions.”

2. plural noun

A type of fossil shell found in certain areas, belonging to the family Turbinidae.

“The discovery of Turbinidae in the excavation site dates back thousands of years.”

Synonyms

  • gastropod
  • mollusk
  • shell

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • vertebrate