"duck's-bill limpet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: duck's-bill limpets [plural]
Etymology: From its shape. Head templates: {{en-noun}} duck's-bill limpet (plural duck's-bill limpets)
  1. (dated) A limpet of the genus Scutus, Scutus breviculus. Tags: dated Categories (lifeform): Vetigastropods Synonyms: shield shell

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