Limnaea /lim-nēˈə/

A genus of pond-snails

limnaeˈid noun

Any member of the family Limnaeˈidae, to which this genus belongs

limnetic /-netˈik/ adjective

Living in fresh water

limnologˈical adjective

limnolˈogist noun

limnolˈogy noun

The scientific study (embracing physical, geographical, biological, etc characteristics) of lakes and other freshwater bodies

limnophˈilous adjective

Living in ponds or marshes

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