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🐚 A sea snail genus 🐚 A conch genus
Strombus

Strombus

9.9
A group of sea snails with long curved shells called conchs
  • noun
  • /ˈstrɒmbəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Strombus
  • I love this vessel here which has the Spondylus shell and the Strombus gigas, a conch shell together in a ceramic vessel found up in the Andes.

Examples

  • The Strombus gigas is one of the largest conch species and is often found in Caribbean waters.

  • Marine biologists study the behavior of Strombus to understand their role in aquatic ecosystems.

  • In many coastal communities, the shells of Strombus are collected and used to create beautiful jewelry.

Compounds

Strombus gigas
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tropical sea snail with a big spiral shell often used for decoration

Surface Forms

Strombus singular
Strombi plural

Etymology

Strombus comes from the old Greek word strombos, meaning 'a twisted, turning shape'. The name fits the conch snails in this genus because their shells form a long spiral, so the word reminds us of the shell's twisted shape.