Epipericyst
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Epipericyst is a noun meaning The part of the pericyst that lies anterior to the paracingulum.
Meaning
The part of the pericyst that lies anterior to the paracingulum.
Example Sentences
Epipericyst and hypopericyst of more or less equal size or epipericyst somewhat larger. Ambital outline widest in pericingular region. Compression dorso-ventral, moderate to extreme.
The epipericysts on the Australian and French specimens are generally broadly rounded apically, whereas those from California are acutely rounded, and commonly possess a short, apical horn.
Word Forms
- epipericysts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pericyst, paracyst, circumplasm, pyrenium, protoperithecium, endopleurite.
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