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Busycon

Busycon

9.9
A large sea snail with a thick spiral shell
  • noun
  • /ˈbɪziˌkɒn/
  • Specialized
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  • The Busycon is known for its beautiful spiral shell.

Examples

  • Many fishermen seek Busycons for their culinary value.

  • Many Native American tools were made from the sturdy shells of Busycon snails.

  • The collector displayed a beautiful Busycon shell she found on the beach.

  • He admired the intricate spiral of the Busycon in the museum's marine exhibit.

  • The collector displayed a beautiful Busycon shell she found on the beach.

  • Many Native American tools were made from the sturdy shells of Busycon snails.

  • He admired the intricate spiral of the Busycon in the museum's marine exhibit.

Synonyms

whelk
vsBusycon
2 9.0

A large sea snail with a spiral shell that people sometimes eat

is the genus-specific name for that large spiral-shelled snail
seasnail
vsBusycon
  • Specialized
4.9

A small sea creature with a spiral shell that moves slowly

refers to a larger, genus-level snail instead of a small general gastropod

Surface Forms

Busycon singular
Busycons plural

Etymology

Busycon is the name for a large whelk with a thick, spiral shell, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of busy + conch — imagine a 'conch' shell that stands out on the beach. That's why Busycon refers to these big, noticeable sea snails.