Nassa

See also: nassa

Translingual

Etymology

From Latin nassa (narrow-necked basket).

Proper noun

Nassa f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Muricidae – certain of the rock snails or murex snails.

Usage notes

  • This, the genus currently accepted under ICZN, is Nassa Röding, 1798. Nassa Lamarck, 1799 is now Nassarius.

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