Periostracum
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Periostracum is a noun meaning (malacology) The proteinaceous outer sheath of many molluscan shells.
Meaning
(malacology) The proteinaceous outer sheath of many molluscan shells.
Word Forms
- periostraca
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include olivaceous, columella, peristome, prodissoconch, perisarc, omostegite.
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