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Meaning of tube-shell
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tube-shell (n.)
Any bivalve mollusk which secretes a shelly tube around its siphon, as the watering-shell.
tube-shell Sentence Examples
- The translucent tube-shell of the squid provided a fascinating glimpse into its internal organs.
- The hermit crab cautiously emerged from its tube-shell, its antennae twitching nervously.
- The tiny tube-shell of the sand-dwelling worm created an intricate pattern in the sediment.
- The sea anemone attached its base to the exterior of the tube-shell, creating a symbiotic partnership.
- The tube-shell of the polychaete worm was made of tough, hardened mucus.
- The calcareous tube-shell of the serpulid worm provided a permanent home for the tiny creature.
- The tube-shell of the barnacle was encrusted with dozens of other organisms, creating a miniature ecosystem.
- The spiral tube-shell of the snail provided protection from predators and allowed it to navigate its marine environment.
- The tube-shell of the echiuran worm was covered in fine bristles that helped it crawl along the surface.
- The fragile tube-shell of the glassworm was easily broken by the slightest touch.
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Any bivalve mollusk which secretes a shelly tube around its siphon, as the watering-shell.
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The translucent tube-shell of the squid provided a fascinating glimpse into its internal organs.
The hermit crab cautiously emerged from its tube-shell, its antennae twitching nervously.
The tiny tube-shell of the sand-dwelling worm created an intricate pattern in the sediment.
The sea anemone attached its base to the exterior of the tube-shell, creating a symbiotic partnership.
