periostracum

English edit

Etymology edit

Literally "surrounding shell", from peri- +‎ ostracum.

Noun edit

periostracum (plural periostraca)

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periostracum

(malacology) The proteinaceous outer sheath of many molluscan shells.

Derived terms edit

periostracal

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