pecten (Meaning)
pecten (n.)
A vascular pigmented membrane projecting into the vitreous humor within the globe of the eye in birds, and in many reptiles and fishes; -- also called marsupium.
The pubic bone.
Any species of bivalve mollusks of the genus Pecten, and numerous allied genera (family Pectinidae); a scallop. See Scallop.
The comb of a scorpion. See Comb, 4 (b).
Synonyms & Antonyms of pecten
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pecten Sentence Examples
- The Pecten, a type of bivalve mollusk, is commonly known as a scallop.
- The Pecten's shell consists of two hinged valves, each having a prominent radial groove called the byssal notch.
- The Pecten's adductor muscle, located centrally within the valves, is responsible for closing the shell.
- The Pecten uses its powerful foot to anchor itself to the seafloor using byssal threads.
- The Pecten's gills are located along the mantle edge and facilitate gas exchange.
- The Pecten has a sensory structure known as the eye spot located on the mantle edge.
- The Pecten's mantle secretes a shell that grows by the addition of calcium carbonate.
- The Pecten's reproductive system is complex and involves both sexes.
- The Pecten is a filter feeder that draws water through its gills and filters out suspended food particles.
- The Pecten's distinctive shell makes it a popular collectible among beachgoers.
FAQs About the word pecten
A vascular pigmented membrane projecting into the vitreous humor within the globe of the eye in birds, and in many reptiles and fishes; -- also called marsupium
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Pecten, a type of bivalve mollusk, is commonly known as a scallop.
The Pecten's shell consists of two hinged valves, each having a prominent radial groove called the byssal notch.
The Pecten's adductor muscle, located centrally within the valves, is responsible for closing the shell.
The Pecten uses its powerful foot to anchor itself to the seafloor using byssal threads.
