bubble shell
The term 'bubble shell' is used in marine biology to describe specific types of marine mollusks with distinctive thin, bulbous shells.
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Definition
C1Marine Biology
(technical, academic)A marine mollusk with a thin, often bulbous shell, commonly found in shallow waters.
Example
- The bubble shell is often found in tidal pools and shallow coastal waters.
C2Malacology
(technical, academic)A marine gastropod mollusk belonging to the genus Bulla or related genera, known for its thin, fragile shell.
Example
- Researchers discovered a new species of bubble shell in the coral reef.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bubble shell":
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