Mollusk Terminology

noun a type of marine mollusk with a conical shell that clings tightly to rocks

adjective pertaining to or resembling a limpet

• The limpet is a type of marine mollusk that attaches itself to rocks.
• I found a limpet clinging to the rock at the beach.
• That limpet is really sticking to that rock!
• She's like a limpet, never wanting to let go of her beliefs.

noun a type of large tropical land snail, specifically the genus Achatina

• The achatina is a species of large land snail found in Africa.
• I saw a huge achatina crawling in the garden yesterday.
• Check out that massive achatina, it's so cool!
• Her slow progress on the project was likened to the pace of an achatina.