Graphis

Translingual

lichen (Graphis scripta)

Etymology

Direct borrowing from Ancient Greek γρᾰφίς (grăphís).

Proper noun

Graphis f

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Graphidaceae – script lichens.
2. A taxonomic genus within the class Gastropoda – certain sea snails.

Usage notes

• Placement of the sea snails may be in any of several families, including Cimidae, Tofanellidae, and Aclididae.

References

lichen

• Graphis (lichen) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Graphis (Graphidaceae) on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Graphis on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

snails

• Graphis (gastropod) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Pyramidelloidea on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Graphis (gastropod) on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
• Graphis at National Center for Biotechnology Information