muricacean

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Myricacea ("superfamily of gastropods"), (ultimately from Murex) +‎ -an.

Noun[edit]

muricacean (plural muricaceans)

  1. (zoology) Any member of the superfamily Muricacea (accepter name: Muricoidea).

Adjective[edit]

muricacean (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Of or relating to the superfamily Myricacea of gastropods.
    a muricacean gastropod

See also[edit]

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