buccinum (Meaning)
Webster
buccinum (n.)
A genus of large univalve mollusks abundant in the arctic seas. It includes the common whelk (B. undatum).
Synonyms & Antonyms of buccinum
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
buccinum Sentence Examples
- The buccinum shell, with its distinct spiral pattern, washed ashore during low tide.
- The buccinum snail, also known as the ocean whelk, is a common sight along rocky coastlines.
- Collectors often seek out rare specimens of buccinum for their shell collections.
- The buccinum mollusk preys on bivalves and other small marine organisms.
- The buccinum's muscular foot helps it navigate rocky terrain and cling to surfaces.
- Marine biologists study the reproductive behavior of buccinum snails to understand their life cycle.
- The distribution of buccinum species varies depending on environmental factors and prey availability.
- The intricate coloration of the buccinum shell provides camouflage against rocky backgrounds.
- Some cultures consider the buccinum a culinary delicacy, incorporating it into traditional dishes.
- Beachcombers delight in finding empty buccinum shells along the seashore.
FAQs About the word buccinum
A genus of large univalve mollusks abundant in the arctic seas. It includes the common whelk (B. undatum).
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The buccinum shell, with its distinct spiral pattern, washed ashore during low tide.
The buccinum snail, also known as the ocean whelk, is a common sight along rocky coastlines.
Collectors often seek out rare specimens of buccinum for their shell collections.
The buccinum mollusk preys on bivalves and other small marine organisms.
