turritella

/ˌtɜːrɪˈtɛlə/; /ˌtʊrɪˈtɛlə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of medium-sized to large marine gastropod mollusks, often found in shallow waters

“The researcher studied the unique shell patterns of Turritella species in the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • gastropod
  • mollusk

Antonyms

  • terrestrial animal