littorina (Meaning)
littorina (n)
type genus of the family Littorinidae: periwinkles
littorina (n.)
A genus of small pectinibranch mollusks, having thick spiral shells, abundant between tides on nearly all rocky seacoasts. They feed on seaweeds. The common periwinkle is a well-known example. See Periwinkle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of littorina
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littorina Sentence Examples
- The littorina, a genus of small marine snails, are found in coastal waters worldwide.
- Littorina obtusata, the common periwinkle, is a species of littorina native to the Atlantic coast of North America.
- Littorina littorea, also known as the common periwinkle, is a widespread species found in coastal waters of Europe and North America.
- Littorina saxatilis, the rough periwinkle, is a species native to the coasts of Europe.
- Littorina scutulata, the scaled periwinkle, is a species found on the coasts of the Pacific Ocean.
- Littorina neglecta, the neglected periwinkle, is a species native to the coasts of California.
- Littorina planaxis, the flat periwinkle, is a species found in coastal waters of the Caribbean Sea.
- Littorina plena, the full periwinkle, is a species native to the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico.
- Littorina fasciata, the banded periwinkle, is a species found on the coasts of the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California.
- Littorina picta, the painted periwinkle, is a species found on the coasts of the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California.
FAQs About the word littorina
type genus of the family Littorinidae: periwinklesA genus of small pectinibranch mollusks, having thick spiral shells, abundant between tides on nearly all rock
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The littorina, a genus of small marine snails, are found in coastal waters worldwide.
Littorina obtusata, the common periwinkle, is a species of littorina native to the Atlantic coast of North America.
Littorina littorea, also known as the common periwinkle, is a widespread species found in coastal waters of Europe and North America.
Littorina saxatilis, the rough periwinkle, is a species native to the coasts of Europe.
