Lamp Shell (Noun)
Meaning
Marine animal with bivalve shell having a pair of arms bearing tentacles for capturing food; found worldwide.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lamp shell is a type of marine animal that is characterized by its bivalve shell and pair of arms bearing tentacles.
- Lamp shells are found in oceans all around the world, from shallow tide pools to deep-sea environments.
- The lamp shell uses its tentacles to capture small prey, such as plankton and tiny crustaceans, from the surrounding water.
- Some species of lamp shells are able to burrow into the sediment, using their powerful arms to dig and create a sheltered space.
- Lamp shells have been an important part of the marine ecosystem for millions of years, serving as both predators and prey for other animals.