Achatinella

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈtɪnɛlə/

Definitions of achatinella

noun Achatinella is a genus of tree snails native to Hawaii.

Example Sentences

A1 Achatinella is a type of land snail found in Hawaii.

A2 The achatinella snail is known for its colorful shells.

B1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the achatinella population.

B2 Researchers are studying the habitat requirements of achatinella snails.

C1 The decline in achatinella species is a concern for biodiversity conservationists.

C2 Achatinella snails play a crucial role in the ecosystem of Hawaii.

Examples of achatinella in a Sentence

formal Achatinella is a genus of tree snails endemic to Hawaii.

informal I saw a cute little achatinella crawling on the tree outside.

slang Those achatinella snails are so tiny and adorable!

figurative The achatinella snail moved slowly, resembling a delicate piece of art in motion.

Grammatical Forms of achatinella

past tense

achatinellaed

plural

achatinellas

comparative

more achatinella

superlative

most achatinella

present tense

achatinellas

future tense

will achatinella

perfect tense

have achatinellaed

continuous tense

is achatinellaing

singular

achatinella

positive degree

achatine

infinitive

to achatinella

gerund

achatinellaing

participle

achatineled

Origin and Evolution of achatinella

First Known Use: 1750 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'achatinella' originates from Latin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a genus of land snails, 'achatinella' has evolved to also describe a type of snail shell or a specific species of land snail found in Hawaii.