pearly nautilus

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Noun pearly nautilus has 1 sense

chambered nautilus, pearly nautilus, nautilus - cephalopod of the Indian and Pacific oceans having a spiral shell with pale pearly partitions
--₁ is a kind of cephalopod, cephalopod mollusk
--₁ is a member of genus Nautilus

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Pearly Nautilus

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A marine mollusk of the nautilus family, characterized by a coiled, chambered shell and a pearly inner layer.

Example sentences:

The pearly nautilus is a living fossil that has survived virtually unchanged for millions of years.
The diver spotted a beautiful pearly nautilus while exploring the coral reef.
The pearly nautilus uses its chambered shell to control its buoyancy and depth in the water.
I admire the intricate beauty of the pearly nautilus shell displayed in the museum.

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