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An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of Malacological and Conchological Terms |
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| by Paul S. Mikkelsen | |||
| Term | Definition |
| COFFEE BEAN SNAIL | A GASTROPOD of the genus Melampus. | |
| MOON SNAIL | A SNAIL (GASTROPOD) of the genus Polinices. See also: SAND COLLAR. | |
| SEA SNAIL PURPLE SEA SNAIL |
Snails of the genus Janthina which float in the open sea as part of the PLANKTON. Their purple shell color is acquired from their food source, siphonophores such as the Portuguese Man of War, Physalia physalis, the By-The-Wind Sailor, Velella vella, and Blue Buttons, Porpita porpita. | |
| SNAIL | Common term for a GASTROPOD. See also some common names for various types of snails: ABALONE; AUGER; CARRIER SHELL; ESCARGOT; LIMPET; MOON SNAIL; NUDIBRANCH; PERIWINKLE; SEA BUTTERFLY; SLIT SHELL; SLUG; SEA SNAIL; SEA SLUG. | |
| SNAIL FUR |
Common term for ORNAMENTATION in which epibionts (e.g., Hydractinea spp.) are attached to and cover gastropod shells. See: Epibiotic on Ilynanassa trivittata, Hydractinia echinata - Snail Fur |
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