turritella Definition
- 1a genus of medium-sized sea snails with elongated, spiral shells and pointed spires
- 2the shell of this snail
Using turritella: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "turritella" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The turritella is a common fossil found in marine sedimentary rocks.
Example
She collected a variety of turritella shells on the beach.
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Summary: turritella in Brief
Turritella [tuh-ri-tel-uh] is a genus of medium-sized sea snails with elongated, spiral shells and pointed spires. It is commonly found as a fossil in marine sedimentary rocks and its shells are often collected as beach souvenirs.
