paludina Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pal`u*di"na noun

Etymology

NL., fr. L. palus, -udis, a marsh, pool.

Wordforms

plural L Paludinæ E Paludinas

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) Any one of numerous species of freshwater pectinibranchiate mollusks, belonging to Paludina, Melantho, and allied genera. They have an operculated shell which is usually green, often with brown bands. See Illust. of Pond snail, under Pond.