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triton

triton

1 8.9
A large sea snail with a brightly colored spiral shell found in warm seas
  • noun
  • /ˈtraɪtən/
translation icon : tritón
  • The triton is known for its stunning spiral shell.
  • triton snail

Examples

  • The diver found a stunning triton shell while exploring the coral reef.

  • Many collectors prize the rare and vibrant patterns on triton shells.

  • A large triton can often be seen hunting starfish on the ocean floor.

  • Many marine biologists study the triton for its unique characteristics.

  • The triton trumpet snail is known for its beautiful spiral shell.

  • Marine biologists studied the triton to understand its role in the ocean ecosystem.

  • Fishing near the reef revealed many triton snails among the colorful corals.

Synonyms

Cymatiidae
vstriton
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large sea snails that eat other animals

is the common name for individual large tropical sea snails with colorful spiral shells

Surface Forms

triton singular
tritons plural

Etymology

Triton comes from the Greek sea god Triton, who in old stories blew a large shell like a 'horn'. Because of that shell image, people named a big spiral sea snail a triton, so the word now means a large, colorful sea snail with a beautiful spiral shell.