actaeonidae
|ac-tae-o-ni-dae|
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/ækˈtiːəˌnɪdi/
small sea snails
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actaeonidae' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Actaeon,' a hunter in Greek mythology who was transformed into a stag.
Historical Evolution
'Actaeonidae' was derived from the Latin 'Actaeon,' which was used to name this family of snails due to their distinct appearance.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the mythological figure 'Actaeon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a family of sea snails.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of small sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Acteonoidea.
The actaeonidae are known for their distinct shell shapes.
Last updated: 2025/04/29 09:06