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freshwater limpet

 

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Noun freshwater limpet has 1 sense
  1. river limpet, freshwater limpet, Ancylus fluviatilis - minute conical gastropod superficially resembling a limpet but living and feeding on freshwater plants
    --1 is a kind of gastropod, univalve
    --1 is a member of Ancylus, genus Ancylus

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Term: Freshwater Limpet

A freshwater limpet refers to a small aquatic snail belonging to the family Lymnaeidae, commonly found in freshwater habitats such as lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense:

  1. A small aquatic snail species found in freshwater habitats.

Usage:

  • The freshwater limpet is a common inhabitant of lakes and ponds.
  • Researchers studied the ecology and behavior of freshwater limpets in the river.
  • Freshwater limpets play a vital role in maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems.
Sample Sentences:
  1. The freshwater limpet clung to the surface of the rock, filtering algae and organic debris from the water.
  2. When hiking near the lake, we discovered numerous freshwater limpets clinging to submerged vegetation.
  3. David, an avid collector of freshwater limpets, added a rare species to his aquarium.

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