Hamiform
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈheɪmɪfɔːm/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hamiform is an adjective meaning (conchology) Curved at the extremity.
Meaning
(conchology) Curved at the extremity.
More Meanings
- Shaped like a hook.
Example Sentences
Hamiform, curved at the extremity.
HAMIFORM. (Hamus, a hook.) Curved at the extremity.
Distinguished by the elongated hamiform siphonal canal and the posterior canal co-ordinated with the “facies” of Aporrhais.
Pinnae subentire or slightly repand, gradually short-acuminate; under surface provided with gland-like, hamiform hairs; main rachis provided with a callous gland at the place of insertion of the pinnae.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include conchoidal, proconcave, orthoconic, unciform, hamitoconic, vermiconic.
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