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Argonauta (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of the family Argonautidae: paper nautilus.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The argonauta, also known as the paper nautilus, is a unique marine cephalopod species with a delicate shell.
  • In the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, divers occasionally encounter the argonauta, marveling at its distinctive appearance.
  • The argonauta is thought to use its fragile shell as a protective shield, a strategy quite different from other cephalopods.
  • When an argonauta is disturbed or threatened, it releases a cloud of dark ink and quickly releases its shell, escaping while the predator is distracted.
  • Female argonautas have been observed collecting fragments of shells and using them to create their own unique protective shells.

Synonyms

  • Genus Argonauta
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