Fissurella (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Fissurellidae: keyhole limpets.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fissurella is a genus of keyhole limpets that can be found in oceans worldwide.
- The species Fissurella angusta is a type of keyhole limpet commonly found along the coasts of South America.
- Marine biologists have been studying the Fissurella genus to learn more about the behavior of keyhole limpets.
- Keyhole limpets of the genus Fissurella are known for their unique shell shape, which features a small hole at the top.
- The Fissurella genus is an important part of the Fissurellidae family, which includes many species of keyhole limpets.