fissurella (Meaning)
fissurella (n)
type genus of the family Fissurellidae: keyhole limpets
fissurella (n.)
A genus of marine gastropod mollusks, having a conical or limpetlike shell, with an opening at the apex; -- called also keyhole limpet.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fissurella
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fissurella Sentence Examples
- Fissurella is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Fissurellidae.
- Fissurella are commonly known as keyhole limpets because of their keyhole-shaped opening in their shells.
- The shells are conical in shape and have a slit in the apex that allows the snail to breathe and excrete waste.
- Fissurella are found in intertidal and subtidal waters in all tropical and subtropical oceans.
- They usually live attached to rocks or coral heads, but some species are found in sandy or muddy habitats.
- Fissurella feed on algae and other marine microorganisms by scraping them off the surfaces of rocks and coral.
- They are preyed upon by a variety of marine predators, including sea stars, crabs, and fishes.
- Fissurella play an important role in the marine ecosystem by helping to control the growth of algae and other marine organisms.
- Some species of Fissurella are harvested for food in some parts of the world, but they are not considered to be a major commercial species.
- The shells of Fissurella are often collected by shell collectors and are used in a variety of crafts and jewelry.
FAQs About the word fissurella
type genus of the family Fissurellidae: keyhole limpetsA genus of marine gastropod mollusks, having a conical or limpetlike shell, with an opening at the apex;
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Fissurella is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Fissurellidae.
Fissurella are commonly known as keyhole limpets because of their keyhole-shaped opening in their shells.
The shells are conical in shape and have a slit in the apex that allows the snail to breathe and excrete waste.
Fissurella are found in intertidal and subtidal waters in all tropical and subtropical oceans.
