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Definition of Turritella

1. n. Any spiral marine gastropod belonging to Turritella and allied genera. These mollusks have an elongated, turreted shell, composed of many whorls. They have a rounded aperture, and a horny multispiral operculum.

Definition of Turritella

1. Noun. (zoology) Any of the genus ''Turritella'' (or allied genera) of spiral marine gastropods with an elongated, turreted shell. ¹

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Medical Definition of Turritella

1. Any spiral marine gastropod belonging to Turritella and allied genera. These mollusks have an elongated, turreted shell, composed of many whorls. They have a rounded aperture, and a horny multispiral operculum. Origin: NL, dim fr. L. Turris tower. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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