Genus Littorina (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Littorinidae: periwinkles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Littorina is a type of small to medium-sized sea snail that is commonly found in intertidal zones.
- Littorina littorea, a species within the genus Littorina, is widely distributed across the North Atlantic coast.
- The genus Littorina is the type genus of the family Littorinidae, which includes a diverse range of periwinkle species.
- Marine biologists have been studying the genus Littorina to better understand the evolutionary relationships between different periwinkle species.
- Species within the genus Littorina are known for their distinctive shell shapes and colors, which vary depending on the specific species and habitat.