naticidae

IPA: nˈætʌsʌdeɪ

Root Word: Naticidae

Naticidae, common name moon snails or necklace shells, is a family of medium to large-sized predatory sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the clade Littorinimorpha.

Examples of "naticidae" in Sentences

The naticidae family of predatory sea snails are known for their unique drilling method to feed on other mollusks
Naticidae snails have a fascinating adaptation where they secrete acid to dissolve the shells of their prey
One species of naticidae, the moon snail, is commonly found along sandy shores in shallow waters
The naticidae snails are also known as moon snails due to the circular shape of their shells
Some species of naticidae can grow quite large, with shells reaching up to ten centimeters in diameter