Nerita (Noun)
Meaning
A neritid gastropod having a short smooth or spirally ridged shell with thick usually toothed outer lip and toothed operculum.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The beachcomber was thrilled to discover a beautiful nerita shell with spirally ridged patterns on its surface.
- A group of neritids, including neritas, clung tightly to the rocky shore as the waves crashed against them.
- After studying the toothed operculum and outer lip of the shell, the marine biologist confirmed it was indeed a nerita.
- Neritas can be found in shallow waters and tidal zones around the world, often hidden in crevices and under rocks.
- The distinctive shape and patterns of the nerita shell made it a prized addition to the collector's shelf.