Limpet: meaning, definitions and examples
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limpet
[ หlษชmpษชt ]
marine biology
A limpet is a type of marine mollusk that has a conical shell. They are commonly found attached to rocks in tidal zones, where they graze on algae. Limpets have a strong foot that allows them to cling tightly to their substrate as protection against predators and strong waves.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The limpet clung tightly to the rock.
- We found several limpets while exploring the tide pools.
- Limpets are known for their unique shell shapes.
Translations
Translations of the word "limpet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lapa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจเค
๐ฉ๐ช Limpet
๐ฎ๐ฉ siput laut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะปะธะฟะฐะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ przyklejka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใฌใค
๐ซ๐ท patelle
๐ช๐ธ lapa
๐น๐ท sรผbye
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฐ์กฐ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุชุตูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pลilnavka
๐ธ๐ฐ prรญklejka
๐จ๐ณ ้็่ด
๐ธ๐ฎ priljubljenka
๐ฎ๐ธ skel
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแญแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yapฤฑลqan
๐ฒ๐ฝ lapa
Etymology
The word 'limpet' comes from the Old English 'lempedu', which is derived from a Proto-Germanic term '*lampidฤ', referring to mollusks with a shell. This term is believed to be related to similar words in other Germanic languages, referring to similar marine creatures. Over time, the term evolved into its modern form in English, retaining its association with the consistent appearance of mollusks that attach themselves to substrates in marine environments. The study of limpets has also contributed to our understanding of evolutionary adaptations and coastal ecosystems.