Channel Whelk

15:18 Jul 20, 2017
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Science - Zoology / Shells
English term or phrase: Channel Whelk
También se le conoce como Whelk, su nombre científico es Busycotypus Canaliculatus.
yenireperdomo
Venezuela
Local time: 06:32


Summary of answers provided
3 +1Busycotypus canaliculatus
Chris Ellison


  

Answers


10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
channel whelk
Busycotypus canaliculatus


Explanation:
I can't find a common name in Spanish - it's likely it doesn't have one. Use the Latin name (that's why we have them) :-)

In English it seems to be referred to as the Channeled Whelk (rather than Channel).
Also, remember the species name should begin with a small letter. :o)

HTH

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 15 mins (2017-07-20 15:34:01 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

You could say "el buccino Busycotypus canaliculatus"

Chris Ellison
Spain
Local time: 11:32
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Pablo Cruz: ditto, en tanto no se demuestre que tiene un nombre común consagrado en español, salud
42 mins
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search