What is another word for coat-of-mail shell?
Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊtɒvmˈe͡ɪl ʃˈɛl] (IPA) 
A coat-of-mail shell is a distinct type of snail shell that features regular rows of small, overlapping plates. This type of shell also goes by the name of corselet shell, due to its resemblance to the flexible armor worn by medieval knights. Other synonyms for the coat-of-mail shell include the banded snail shell, the plated snail shell, and the armored snail shell. These names all highlight the unique physical structure of this type of snail shell, which provides an important defensive mechanism against potential predators. Additionally, the coat-of-mail shell's intricate patterning and striking appearance have made it a popular object of study among naturalists and shell collectors.
