limpet (Meaning)
limpet (n)
mollusk with a low conical shell
any of various usually marine gastropods with low conical shells; found clinging to rocks in littoral areas
limpet (n.)
In a general sense, any hatshaped, or conical, gastropod shell.
Any one of many species of marine shellfish of the order Docoglossa, mostly found adhering to rocks, between tides.
Any species of Siphonaria, a genus of limpet-shaped Pulmonifera, living between tides, on rocks.
A keyhole limpet. See Fissurella.
Synonyms & Antonyms of limpet
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limpet Sentence Examples
- The limpet clung tenaciously to the slippery rock, resisting the crashing waves.
- The biologist carefully removed the limpet from its algae-covered perch for study.
- The limpet's flat, oval shell provided excellent camouflage among the barnacles.
- As the tide receded, the limpet's feeding grounds were exposed for a brief time.
- The limpet's strong foot allowed it to attach firmly to surfaces, even in turbulent waters.
- The scientist observed the limpet's rasping radula as it fed on algae.
- The limpet's shell was covered in minute bumps, giving it a rough texture.
- The limpet's ability to withstand desiccation allowed it to survive above the waterline.
- The limpet's preferred habitat was among the rocks and seaweed of the lower intertidal zone.
- The limpet's simplicity and resilience made it an ideal subject for marine biology studies.
FAQs About the word limpet
mollusk with a low conical shell, any of various usually marine gastropods with low conical shells; found clinging to rocks in littoral areasIn a general sense,
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The limpet clung tenaciously to the slippery rock, resisting the crashing waves.
The biologist carefully removed the limpet from its algae-covered perch for study.
The limpet's flat, oval shell provided excellent camouflage among the barnacles.
As the tide receded, the limpet's feeding grounds were exposed for a brief time.
