squilla
9.9
A sea animal like a shrimp with strong front claws used to catch food
- noun
- /ˈskwɪlə/
- Specialized
:
squilla
- In the aquarium, we observed a squilla using its predatory forelimbs to catch small fish.
Examples
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The squilla is a fascinating creature known for its powerful claws that can strike swiftly.
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Researchers are studying the behavior of the squilla to learn more about its hunting techniques.
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With it, and a leg up from City Councilman Mark Squilla, maybe there's some hope for efforts to come up with new ideas.
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Synonyms
mantis shrimp
vssquilla
1
7.5
A tropical sea creature with bright colors and very strong claws
is a particular kind within that group often noted for elongated body and forelimbs
1
9.2
A large sea animal with strong front claws that hunts fish and crabs
is a specific type within that broader crustacean group rather than the general name
9.9
A group of sea animals like mantis shrimp
is the common name for an individual in that genus rather than the genus
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Squilla comes from an old Latin and Italian word meaning 'shrimp', so it names a shrimp-like sea animal. That's why a squilla refers to a kind of mantis shrimp with a long body and powerful hunting claws.