peristome Synonyms
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peristome Meaning
peristome (n)
(botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule
region around the mouth in various invertebrates
peristome (n.)
The fringe of teeth around the orifice of the capsule of mosses. It consists of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 teeth, and may be either single or double.
The lip, or edge of the aperture, of a spiral shell.
The membrane surrounding the mouth of an invertebrate animal.
peristome Sentence Examples
- The peristome is the ring of teeth surrounding the mouth of a sea urchin.
- The inner and outer lips of the peristome are lined with small plates.
- The peristome of the snail is the round opening of the shell.
- The peristome of the moss capsule is a row of teeth that surround the mouth.
- The peristome of the pitcher plant is a specialized structure that attracts insects.
- The peristome of the insect's spiracle is a small plate that covers the opening.
- The peristome of the flower is the part of the corolla that surrounds the stamen.
- The peristome of the leaf is the margin where the leaves meet the stem.
- The peristome of the seed is the opening through which the embryo emerges.
- The peristome of the mammalian uterus is the opening of the cervix.
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(botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule, region around the mouth in various invertebratesThe fringe of teeth around the
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The peristome is the ring of teeth surrounding the mouth of a sea urchin.
The inner and outer lips of the peristome are lined with small plates.
The peristome of the snail is the round opening of the shell.
The peristome of the moss capsule is a row of teeth that surround the mouth.
