Scaphopod (Noun)
Meaning
Burrowing marine mollusk.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scaphopod used its modified foot to dig into the sand and create a cozy burrow.
- Scaphopods are unique among mollusks in that they are able to move through the sediment with ease, thanks to their long, tusk-like shells.
- The underwater explorer carefully observed the scaphopod as it went about its business of burrowing into the ocean floor.
- Many species of scaphopods are able to secrete chemicals that help to stabilize the surrounding sediment, making it easier for them to burrow.
- The scaphopod's shell is typically shaped like a tusk or an elephant's tooth, with a long, pointed projection that allows it to penetrate deep into the sediment.