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periostracum

[ per-ee-os-truh-kuhm ]

noun

plural periostraca
  1. 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

1830–40; < New Latin, equivalent to peri- peri- + ostracum a shell < Greek ó²õ³Ù°ù²¹°ì´Ç²Ô. See oyster
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Example Sentences

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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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