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单词 muricid
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Definition of muricid in English:

muricid

noun ˈmjʊərɪsɪdˈmjɔːrɪsɪd
Zoology
  • A predatory gastropod mollusc of the family Muricidae; a murex.

adjective ˈmjʊərɪsɪdˈmjɔːrɪsɪd
Zoology
  • Of or belonging to the family Muricidae.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Smithsonian Institution Annual Reports. From scientific Latin Muricidae, family name from Muric-, Murex + -idae.

 
 

Definition of muricid in US English:

muricid

noun
Zoology
  • A predatory gastropod mollusc of the family Muricidae; a murex.

adjective
Zoology
  • Of or belonging to the family Muricidae.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Smithsonian Institution Annual Reports. From scientific Latin Muricidae, family name from Muric-, Murex + -idae.

 
 
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