2. (Biol.)
Defn: Inhabiting the seashore, esp. the zone between high-water and low-water mark.
LITTORINA
Lit"to*ri"na, n. Etym: [NL. See Littoral.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A genus of small pectinibranch mollusks, having thick spiral shells, abundant between tides on nearly all rocky seacoasts. They feed on seaweeds. The common periwinkle is a well-known example. See Periwinkle.
LITTRESS
Lit"tress, n.
Defn: A smooth kind of cartridge paper used for making cards. Knight.
LITUATE
Lit"u*ate, a. Etym: [See Lituus.] (Bot.)
Defn: Forked, with the points slightly curved outward.
LITUIFORM
Lit"u*i*form, a. Etym: [Lituus + -form.]
Defn: Having the form of a lituus; like a lituite.