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Spirula (Noun)

Meaning

A small tropical cephalopod of the genus Spirula having prominent eyes and short arms and a many-chambered shell coiled in a flat spiral.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The spirula is a deep-sea cephalopod that is rarely seen by humans due to its deep-water habitat.
  • Spirulas have been found in tropical waters around the world, often at depths of several hundred meters.
  • The unique shell of the spirula is coiled in a flat spiral and has many chambers, which it uses for buoyancy.
  • Spirulas are characterized by their large, prominent eyes and short arms, which they use to capture prey.
  • Despite their deep-sea habitat, spirulas have been known to wash up on beaches after storms, providing a rare glimpse into their lives.

Synonyms

  • Spirula Peronii
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