turriculae
/tɜːrˈkɪliːi/Definitions
1. noun
A plural form of ‘turcile’, an obsolete term for a type of shell or spiral.
“The fossil record reveals the presence of turriculae in ancient seas.”
2. noun
Plural form of ‘turcile’, referring to a spiral or shell-like structure in biology.
“The turriculae on the sea creature’s shell helped it to navigate through the water.”