river limpet

/ˌraɪvər ˌlɪmpɪt/
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Other forms: river limpets

Definitions of river limpet
  1. noun
    minute conical gastropod superficially resembling a limpet but living and feeding on freshwater plants
    synonyms: Ancylus fluviatilis, freshwater limpet
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    type of:
    gastropod, univalve
    a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
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