Haminoea
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A small sea snail with a thin bubble-shaped shell found on the Pacific coast of North America
- noun
- /hæˈmɪniə/
- Specialized
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Haminoea
- You can often find Haminoea species in tide pools along the California coastline.
Examples
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Researchers discovered a new population of Haminoea in a sheltered bay.
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I found a Haminoea shell on the beach.
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The delicate shell of Haminoea provides limited protection from predators.
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The Haminoea species are fascinating to study.
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You can often find Haminoea species in tide pools along the California coastline.
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Researchers discovered a new population of Haminoea in a sheltered bay.
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The delicate shell of Haminoea provides limited protection from predators.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Haminoea is the scientific name for a group of small marine snails called bubble shells, often found in tide pools on the Pacific coast. A helpful way to remember Haminoea is to think of it like 'home in the sea' because these tiny shells live in shallow coastal waters.
