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periostracum
[ per-ee-os-truh-kuhm ]
noun
plural periostraca
- the external, chitinlike covering of the shell of certain mollusks that protects the limy portion from acids.
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±è±ð°ùi·´Ç²õt°ù²¹Â·³¦²¹±ô adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of periostracum1
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Example Sentences
Examples have not been reviewed.
For example, the researchers write that "the name highlights the ‘hardcore’ nature of Alviniconcha snails," and that "the spiky periostracum resembles the fashion of punk rock bands."
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In some shells the periostracum is very thick and coarse, and must be removed before the shell itself can be seen; but it is always well to keep at least one specimen in its rough state as an example.
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