Definitions

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  • proper noun A taxonomic family within the superfamily Lymnaeoidea — many freshwater gastropods.

Etymologies

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Lymnaea +‎ -idae

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Examples

  • This one-eyed snail is known variously as Fossaria parva or Galba parva or even Lymnaea humilis family Lymnaeidae.

    Archive 2007-08-01 AYDIN 2007

  • This one-eyed snail is known variously as Fossaria parva or Galba parva or even Lymnaea humilis family Lymnaeidae.

    Arrr! I need me an eye patch AYDIN 2007

  • Suitable vectors are aquatic or amphibious snails of the Lymnaeidae family.

    Chapter 2 1998

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