Littorina
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A small sea snail like a periwinkle that lives on rocky seashores
- noun
- /ˌlɪtəˈriːnə/
- Specialized
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littorina
- The rocky shore was covered in Littorina grazing on algae.
Examples
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Researchers studied the shell patterns of different Littorina species.
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The Littorina snails are often found on rocky shores.
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Many seabirds feed on Littorina as a primary food source.
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Look at that Littorina!
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Many seabirds feed on Littorina as a primary food source.
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The rocky shore was covered in Littorina grazing on algae.
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Researchers studied the shell patterns of different Littorina species.
Surface Forms
Littorina singular
Littorinas plural
Etymology
Littorina comes from the Latin root littor- meaning 'shore'. That's why Littorina are little shore snails (periwinkles) you find on rocky coasts.
