cypraea

[US]/sɪˈpriːə/
[UK]/sɪˈpriːə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a genus of small to large sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as cowries
Word Forms
Pluralcypraeas

Example Sentences

the cypraea shell features distinctive spotted patterns.

collectors prize rare cypraea specimens from the pacific ocean.

the cypraea genus includes over 200 known species.

marine biologists study cypraea habitat in coral reefs.

the tiger cypraea displays vibrant orange markings.

ancient civilizations used cypraea moneta as currency.

the cypraea caputserpentis is named for its serpent-like appearance.

divers often find cypraea shells buried in sandy seabeds.

the cypraea aurora features a pinkish hue on its surface.

shell enthusiasts catalog cypraea in specialized collections.

the cypraea shell has a glossy, porcelain-like finish.

researchers discovered a new cypraea species near indonesia.

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