muriculate in a sentence
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Definition
Muriculate refers to having a surface adorned with small, spiny projections or ridges, commonly seen in certain types of shells or mollusks.
Sample Sentences
- The shell of the muriculate species was adorned with intricate patterns that caught the sunlight beautifully.
- As the tide receded, we discovered a muriculate mollusk nestled among the rocks, its spikes glistening with seawater.
- Scientists studied the muriculate texture of the coral to understand how it adapts to its environment.
- During the dive, I was fascinated by the muriculate formations that provided shelter to various marine creatures.
- The artist aimed to replicate the muriculate design in her sculpture, drawing inspiration from nature's complexity.
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