Neritid (Noun)
Meaning
Operculate seasnail of coastal waters with a short spiral shell.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The neritid shells that lined the beach were a mixture of vibrant colors and patterns unique to the region.
- During low tide, the divers carefully navigated the rocky coastline in search of the elusive neritid.
- Neritid populations have been declining due to the degradation of coral reefs in their coastal habitats.
- In the tidal pools, the children marveled at the variety of neritid species they had never seen before.
- Scientists studied the neritid shells to understand the impact of rising ocean acidity on the species.