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family Spirulidae

family Spirulidae

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Sea animals like squid that have a small coiled shell inside their body
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli spɪˈruːlɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: familia Spirulidae
  • The family Spirulidae includes only one living genus, Spirula, known for its coiled internal shell.

Examples

  • Some older classifications placed the family Spirulidae within the order Belemnoidea.

  • The unique shell of the family Spirulidae makes it important for studies on cephalopod evolution.

  • The family Spirulidae includes fascinating marine species.

  • Did you know about the family Spirulidae?

  • The family Spirulidae is known for its distinctive coiled shells, which help researchers understand mollusk evolution.

  • Biologists categorize the family Spirulidae as a part of studies focused on marine biodiversity.

  • Members of the family Spirulidae are found in deep ocean waters, fascinating marine biologists worldwide.

Synonyms

Spirulidae
vsfamily Spirulidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of small squids with a spiral internal shell like a ram's horn

notes past classifications that placed it in the order Belemnoidea

Surface Forms

family Spirulidae singular
families Spirulidae plural

Morphology

family + Spirulidae

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic composition: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the proper taxon name 'Spirulidae' denotes the family named Spirulidae. Although technical, the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents and follows common cross-linguistic patterns for naming biological families, so a learner who knows both words would understand it.

Etymology

Family Spirulidae comes from the genus Spirula, a Latin word that means 'little spiral'. These small sea animals have a tiny coiled shell inside their body, so the family name points to that spiral shell and helps you remember what they are.