Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The typical genus of Thalassinidæ, containing such forms as T. scorpionoides. See cut under
Thalassinidæ .
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Examples
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Sha, nothing better than thalassina fresh from the sea.
The Humble Limpet (Petalida): A Treasure of the Sea (Η Tαπεινή Πεταλίδα) Laurie Constantino 2008
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_T.t. lepida_, and those from southern Coahuila are closer to _T.t. thalassina_.
Birds from Coahuila, Mexico Emil K. Urban
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Violet-green Swallow (_T.t. lepida_ in northwestern Coahuila; _T.t. thalassina_ in southeastern Coahuila), Black-eared Bushtit (_P.m. lloydi_ in northern Coahuila; _P.m. iulus_ in southeastern Coahuila),
Birds from Coahuila, Mexico Emil K. Urban
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Carmen are intermediate between _T.t. lepida_ and _thalassina_; however, he referred his sample to _lepida_ on the basis of short wing.
Birds from Coahuila, Mexico Emil K. Urban
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The rumps of Nos. 31471-31473 show some purple with the green, but are nearer _thalassina_ in this character.
Birds from Coahuila, Mexico Emil K. Urban
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