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Akeridae

Akeridae

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A family of small sea snails with thin fragile bubble-shaped shells that live in shallow seas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Akeridae are distinguished by their delicate, bubble-shaped shells which are found in shallow marine waters.

Examples

  • The Akeridae family includes various species of bubble shells.

  • Several members of the Akeridae family inhabit tropical reef environments around the world.

  • Marine biologists often study Akeridae to learn more about the evolution of gastropods.

  • Did you know about the Akeridae found in tropical waters?

  • Marine biologists often study Akeridae to learn more about the evolution of gastropods.

  • Several members of the Akeridae family inhabit tropical reef environments around the world.

  • The Akeridae are distinguished by their delicate, bubble-shaped shells which are found in shallow marine waters.

Surface Forms

Akeridae singular
Akeridaes plural
Akeridae plural

Morphology

Akeridae = Aker (opaque) = Aker + idae

The suffix '-idae' is a specialized taxonomic family-forming suffix unfamiliar to general learners, so the meaning is not derivable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word Akeridae comes from the sea-snail group name Akera plus the scientific ending -idae, which means 'family of'. So Akeridae simply names the family of small, fragile, bubble-shelled sea snails.