Helcion

Translingual

Shell of Helcion pectunculus.

Etymology

From a New Latin form of Ancient Greek ἑλκίον n (helkíon, “yoke”). While the gender of the etymological root of this term is neuter, the genus itself is masculine.

Proper noun

Helcion m

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Patellidae – certain sea snails.

See also

• Helcion on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Helcion on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Helcion on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons