Conchiferous
[kong-kif-er-uh s] /kɒŋˈkɪf ər əs/
adjective
1.
having a shell.
/kɒŋˈkɪfərəs/
adjective
1.
(esp of molluscs) having or producing a shell
2.
(of rocks) containing shells
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