noun as in strong fondness

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Example:Freshwater snails, like Exogyra, play a crucial role in freshwater ecosystems as both predators and prey.

Definition:Any type of snail that lives in freshwater environments, including lakes and rivers.

From freshwater snail

Example:Marine gastropod can refer to any snail-like creature but is not typically used for freshwater species like Exogyra.

Definition:A term that might mislead, as Exogyra is a freshwater creature, not marine; use with caution.

From marine gastropod

Example:The paleontologist used the well-preserved Exogyra shell as a paleontological specimen to reconstruct ancient life forms.

Definition:A fossilized example used in paleontological studies, like the fossilized Exogyra shell mentioned above.

From paleontological specimen