muricacean

English

Etymology

From Myricacea ("superfamily of gastropods"), (ultimately from Murex) +‎ -an.

Noun

muricacean (plural muricaceans)

1. (zoology) Any member of the superfamily Muricacea (accepter name: Muricoidea).

Adjective

muricacean (not comparable)

1. (zoology) Of or relating to the superfamily Myricacea of gastropods.

   a muricacean gastropod

See also

• myricacean