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Operculate Seasnails
Description
Operculate seasnails, also known as operculates, are a group of marine gastropod mollusks characterized by their operculum, a lid-like structure that seals the shell opening when the snail withdraws inside. They are found in oceans worldwide and have a diverse range of species.
Senses and Usages:
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Noun:
Operculate seasnails refer to a variety of marine snails that possess an operculum to protect their shells.
Example sentence: I found a beautiful operculate seasnail on the beach during my vacation.
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Adjective:
The term "operculate" can be used as an adjective to describe anything related to or possessing an operculum.
Example sentence: The operculate shell of the seasnail protected it from predators.
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