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Tusk Shell.
Tusk Shell - as a noun
Any of various seashore mollusks having a tapering tubular shell open at each end and a foot pointed like a spade for burrowing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tooth shellExample Sentences
"The tusk shell is a marine mollusk that resembles a miniature elephant tusk."
"Collectors often admire the intricate patterns on the surface of the tusk shell."
"The beach was covered in tiny tusk shells, washed ashore by the waves."
"Scientists study the growth rings of tusk shells to understand their lifespan."
"Some species of tusk shells bury themselves deep in the sand for protection."