Genus Fissurella (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Fissurellidae: keyhole limpets.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Fissurella is a group of small to medium-sized sea snails commonly known as keyhole limpets.
- Fissurella is the type genus of the family Fissurellidae, which includes many species of keyhole limpets.
- The genus Fissurella is characterized by its unique shell shape, with a distinctive keyhole-shaped opening.
- Species within the genus Fissurella can be found in oceans around the world, from shallow tide pools to deeper waters.
- The genus Fissurella is an important part of marine ecosystems, serving as both predators and prey for other animals.