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Strombidae

Strombidae

9.9
A family of tropical sea snails with spiral shells like conch shells
  • noun
  • /strɒmˈbɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Strombidae
  • The Strombidae family includes some of the most beautifully patterned marine snails.

Examples

  • The Strombidae family includes various species of conchs.

  • Shell collectors greatly value specimens from the Strombidae family.

  • Marine biologists study Strombidae to understand the diversity of tropical gastropods.

  • Many marine biologists study Strombidae for their unique shells.

  • Marine biologists study Strombidae to understand the diversity of tropical gastropods.

  • Shell collectors greatly value specimens from the Strombidae family.

  • The Strombidae family includes some of the most beautifully patterned marine snails.

Surface Forms

Strombidae singular
Strombidaes plural

Etymology

Strombidae comes from the older name Strombus, which comes from the Greek strombos meaning 'whirl' or 'turn'. So the name fits these tropical sea snails with 'spiral' or 'twisted' shells and helps you remember their whirling shape.