Siphonarid

Siphonarid
Siphonarid Si`pho*na"rid, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of limpet-shaped pulmonate gastropods of the genus {Siphonaria}. They cling to rocks between high and low water marks and have both lunglike organs and gills. -- {Si`pho*na"rid}, a. [1913 Webster]

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  • Siphonarid — Si pho*na rid, n. (Zo[ o]l.) Any one of numerous species of limpet shaped pulmonate gastropods of the genus {Siphonaria}. They cling to rocks between high and low water marks and have both lunglike organs and gills. {Si pho*na rid}, a. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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