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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/
The conchiferous layer of the ocean floor is rich in biodiversity.
Раковиноносный слой океанского дна богат биоразнообразием.
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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