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Lambis

Lambis

1 9.9
A large sea snail with a shell of long decorative spines found in warm shallow seas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Lambis species are known for their unique shells.

Examples

  • Have you ever seen a Lambis in the wild?

  • The Lambis snails have beautifully spiraled shells that can be found in coral reefs.

  • Many divers in the Indo-Pacific region look for Lambis among the coral reefs.

  • The Lambis genus includes several species popular in the aquarium trade.

  • The ornate shells of the Lambis are often collected for their distinctive spines.

  • While snorkeling, I spotted a Lambis shell nestled among the rocks in the shallow water.

  • The museum displays a rare collection of Lambis specimens collected from the tropical seas.

Synonyms

scorpion shell
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9.8

A tropical sea snail with long curved spines around the shell opening

is a specific genus of those snails living in eastern shallow tropical waters

Surface Forms

Lambis singular
Lambises plural

Etymology

Lambis is the scientific name for a group of large, ornate sea snails known for their long, spiky 'shells'. Think of Lambis as a label that points to the shell's shape and spines, so the name brings to mind those decorative, scorpion-like shells.