Cypraea

Examples

• All

• Look at that beautiful Cypraea shell!

• Species in the Cypraea group have been prized for their unique patterns and shine.

• Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Cypraea along the tropical coasts.

• Wow, a Cypraea!

• Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Cypraea along the tropical coasts.

• Species in the Cypraea group have been prized for their unique patterns and shine.

• The collector displayed several beautiful shells from the genus Cypraea.

Synonyms

C

cowrie

vsCypraea

1 9.9

A small shiny sea shell used as decoration and once used as money

is the scientific genus name that groups those shell species

C

cowry

vsCypraea

1 9.1

A small shiny sea shell from tropical seas often used as money or jewelry

is the scientific genus name covering those small shell species

G

genus Cypraea

vsCypraea

• Specialized

9.9

A group of sea snails called cowries that have smooth, shiny shells

is the shorter scientific name for that taxonomic group

Compounds

C

Cypraea moneta

• Specialized

9.9

A small glossy sea shell used as money in parts of Africa and the Pacific

C

Cypraea tigris

• Specialized

9.9

A large sea snail with a shiny spotted shell used for decoration

G

genus Cypraea

• Specialized

9.9

A group of sea snails called cowries that have smooth, shiny shells

Surface Forms

Etymology