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Cypraeidae

Cypraeidae

9.9
A group of sea snails with shiny, brightly patterned shells
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪpraɪˈiːdə/
  • Specialized
: Cypraeidae
  • Marine biologists discovered a new member of the Cypraeidae off the coast of Madagascar.

Examples

  • The Cypraeidae family includes many species prized for their colorful shells.

  • Did you know that Cypraeidae shells are often used in jewelry?

  • Collectors often seek rare cowries from the Cypraeidae family for their unique patterns.

  • The Cypraeidae family includes many beautiful species.

  • Collectors often seek rare cowries from the Cypraeidae family for their unique patterns.

  • Marine biologists discovered a new member of the Cypraeidae off the coast of Madagascar.

  • The Cypraeidae family includes many species prized for their colorful shells.

Synonyms

family Cypraeidae
vsCypraeidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea snails with shiny, brightly patterned shells called cowries

has identical meaning but presented as the formal Latin family name

Compounds

family Cypraeidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of sea snails with shiny, brightly patterned shells called cowries

Surface Forms

Cypraeidae singular
Cypraeidaes plural

Etymology

The word Cypraeidae comes from the genus name Cypraea, which was named after the island 'Cyprus', where shiny cowrie shells were common. So Cypraeidae means the family of 'cowrie' sea snails, known for their glossy, brightly patterned shells.