Haminoea (Noun)
Meaning
Common genus of marine bubble shells of the Pacific coast of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tide pool was teeming with various species of Haminoea, their translucent shells glowing in the sunlight.
- A small Haminoea made its way slowly across the rock, leaving a trail of silvery slime behind.
- Marine biologists have long been fascinated by the diverse array of Haminoea species that inhabit the Pacific coast of North America.
- After years of research, the scientist was able to identify several new species of Haminoea, greatly expanding the genus's known diversity.
- In the intertidal zone, Haminoea shells could be found nestled among the rocks, their delicate forms protected from the crashing waves.