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conchiferous

UK
/kɒŋˈkɪf.ər.əs/
US
/kɑŋˈkɪf.ɚ.əs/

Translations

conchiferousadjective
more conchiferous
Comp.
most conchiferous
Super.
UK
/kɒŋˈkɪf.ər.əs/
US
/kɑŋˈkɪf.ɚ.əs/
conchifèreZoologie : qui porte une coquille ou appartient aux Conchifères.
The conchiferous mollusks are classified by the shape of their shells.
Les mollusques conchifères sont classés selon la forme de leur coquille.
Synonyms
conchate
shell-producing
testate
testaceous
conch-bearing
shell-bearing
shelled

Definitions

conchiferousadjective
Having or bearing shells.
The conchiferous creatures in the tide pool fascinated the children with their intricate shells.
Belonging to or characteristic of the Conchifera, a major group of mollusks that possess shells.
Bivalves and gastropods are classified as conchiferous mollusks.
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