scaphopod

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Noun scaphopod has 1 sense

scaphopod - burrowing marine mollusk
--₁ is a kind of mollusk, mollusc, shellfish
--₁ is a member of Scaphopoda, class Scaphopoda
--₁ has particulars: tooth shell, tusk shell

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Scaphopod

Description:

A scaphopod is a type of marine mollusk belonging to the class Scaphopoda. These cylindrical and tubular shell-bearing animals have a unique foot used for burrowing in soft sediments. Scaphopods are commonly known as tusk shells due to their elongated, tooth-like shells.

Examples:

Noun: The scaphopod can be found along the sandy ocean floor.
Adjective: The scaphopod species is known for its intricate shell patterns.
Verb: The scaphopods burrowed deep into the sand to find food.
Adverb: The scaphopods moved swiftly through the water.

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