Mollusk Genus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of mollusks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Conus mollusk genus includes some of the most venomous marine snails in the world.
- Triton's trumpet, a large sea snail, is a member of the Charonia mollusk genus.
- The Nautilus mollusk genus is often referred to as the chambered nautilus due to its unique shell structure.
- Slit shells belong to the Puncturella mollusk genus and are found in oceans around the world.
- The Janthina mollusk genus includes species of sea snails that are known for their bright colors and striking patterns.
Hyponyms
- Genus Helix
- Genus Mya
- Genus Dreissena
- Genus Ensis
- Genus Limax
- Genus Tridacna
- Genus Arca
- Genus Mercenaria
- Genus Placuna
- Genus Patella
- Genus Tethus
- Genus Cypraea
- Genus Lambis
- Genus Haliotis
- Genus Anodonta
- Genus Ostrea
- Genus Pinctada
- Genus Unio
- Genus Pholas
- Genus Argonauta
- Tethys
- Genus Venus
- Genus Anomia
- Genus Mytilus
- Genus Aplysia
- Genus Ancylus
- Genus Strombus
- Genus Littorina
- Genus Sepia
- Genus Haminoea
- Genus Crassostrea
- Genus Hermissenda
- Genus Bankia
- Genus Fissurella
- Genus Cardium